Chapter 2. Installing and Configuring Input Devices

Exam Objectives

  • Understanding keyboards

  • Working with the mouse

  • Modems and network cards

  • Other input devices

A computer's job is to processes information, but only after someone inputs that information into the system. In this chapter, I discuss different types of devices used to input data into the computer.

At anyone's disposal are many forms of input devices with which you can communicate with the computer, such as modems, network cards, touch pads, and biometric devices. A keyboard and a mouse, though, are the most popular.

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