Hardware Q and A

Here are 10 short questions and answers about computer peripheral devices:

1. Q: What is a peripheral device?

• A: A peripheral device is any external device that provides input and output for the computer. Examples include keyboards, mice, printers, and monitors.

1. Q: Name three input peripheral devices.

• A: Keyboard, mouse, and scanner.

1. Q: What is the primary function of a printer?

• A: The primary function of a printer is to produce a hard copy of digital documents stored on a computer.

1. Q: What type of peripheral device is a monitor?

• A: A monitor is an output device that displays visual information from the computer.

1. Q: How does a scanner work as a peripheral device?

• A: A scanner captures images or text from physical documents and converts them into digital data that can be stored and edited on a computer.

1. Q: What is the purpose of a USB hub?

• A: A USB hub expands a single USB port into several, allowing multiple USB devices to be connected to a computer simultaneously.

1. Q: Name an example of a storage peripheral device.

• A: An external hard drive or a USB flash drive.

1. Q: What is the function of a graphics tablet as a peripheral device?

• A: A graphics tablet allows users to draw and input graphical data directly into a computer, often used by artists and designers.

1. Q: How do headphones function as peripheral devices?

• A: Headphones output audio from the computer to the user, allowing them to hear sound privately without disturbing others.

1. Q: What type of peripheral device is a webcam?
   • A: A webcam is an input device that captures video and sometimes audio, allowing for video calls and recording.

These questions and answers cover a range of common peripheral devices and their functions. Let me know if you need more information!