Explanation

• Keyboard → An input device used to enter data and commands.
• Inventor: Christopher Latham Sholes
• Function keys: 12 (F1–F12)
• Alphanumeric keys: A–Z and 0–9
• Punctuation keys: Comma, period, semicolon, etc.
• Special keys: Arrow keys, Caps Lock, Enter, Ctrl, Alt
• Longest key: Spacebar
• Standard keyboard: 101 keys

Explanation

• Intelligent Device: Contains a microprocessor (or Sensor)
• Microprocessor: Acts as the brain of the device.
• Function: Processes data and instructions.
• Examples: Smartphone, smartwatch, calculator.

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Explanation

• The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) is the core component of the CPU.
• It performs both arithmetic operations (calculations) and logical operations (comparisons).
• Without ALU, a computer cannot process data.
• ALU works together with the Control Unit (CU).

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Explanation

• A plotter is an output device.
• It is used to produce vector graphics, drawings, maps, and engineering designs on paper.
• Plotters are commonly used in CAD (Computer-Aided Design).

Explanation

• An input device is any hardware component used to send data, signals, and commands to a computer. 
• Keyboard: Used to type text and enter commands.
• Mouse: Used to control the cursor and select items.
• Microphone: Used to record sound.
• Scanner: Used to convert physical documents into digital file
  

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