The parts of the computing machine which are involved in the transfer of data to and from the outside world are known as peripheral devices and can be categorized as follows:- 1. Input Devices 2. Output Devices 3. Input/Output Devices. Peripheral Device # 1. Input Devices: Input devices are used to transfer information into the computing machine. The input unit [...]
This article will help you to learn about the difference between data processing and management information systems (MIS). Difference between Data Processing and Management Information System 1. The data processing functions are data collection, manipulation, and storage as used to report and analyze business activities. The data processing system is oriented primarily to processing transactions for day-to-day operations. The transactions [...]
This article throws light upon the top fourteen input devices used in a computer. Some of the input devices are: 1. Punched Cards Input 2. Paper Tape Input 3. Magnetic Tape 4. Magnetic Disk 5. Disc Systems (Floppy) 6. Winchester Disk 7. Keyboard 8. Terminals 9. Mark and Character Recognition 10. Optical Mark Reading (OMR) 11. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) [...]