Basic Computer Parts: Input Devices and Pointer Control (Part 2)
Explore “Input Devices and Pointer Control” in this Basic Computer Parts lesson. Part 2 of the five-part series brings together the source material and lesson topics. Use the contents links to find a section, read the notes, and consult the complete original teaching slides below.

Lesson topics
- INPUT DEVICES
- – it allows you to control the movement of an on-screen pointer.
Contents
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- INPUT DEVICES
- – it allows you to control the movement of an on-screen pointer.
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Read the original source document
Basic Parts of a Computer: original teaching slides for this study series.
INPUT DEVICES
INPUT DEVICES looks like a typewriter. It has many buttons. the buttons on a keyboard are called “keys” you use the keyboard to type letters, numbers, and symbols
– it allows you to control the movement of an on-screen pointer.
it allows you to control the movement of an on-screen pointer. when you move the mouse, the cursor will also move. you can use the mouse to tell the computer what to do.
INPUT DEVICES
INPUT DEVICES is often used in playing computer games. DIGITAL CAMERA lets you take pictures.
Review questions and answers
What are the key points about INPUT DEVICES?
INPUT DEVICES looks like a typewriter. It has many buttons. the buttons on a keyboard are called “keys” you use the keyboard to type letters, numbers, and symbols
What are the key points about – it allows you to control the movement of an on-screen pointer.?
it allows you to control the movement of an on-screen pointer. when you move the mouse, the cursor will also move. you can use the mouse to tell the computer what to do.
More lessons from this document
- Basic Parts of a Computer — Part 1
- Basic Parts of a Computer — Part 2
- Basic Parts of a Computer — Part 3
- Basic Parts of a Computer — Part 4
- Basic Parts of a Computer — Part 5
Conclusion
The important points in – it allows you to control the movement of an on-screen pointer. should be reviewed alongside the definitions, examples and comparisons given above. Continue with the other four articles to cover the rest of the source material.