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In today's technology rich environment, improving interfaces and new platforms continually surrounds users. Regardless of how many new technologies are developed and released each year, the basics of the hardware will always bee the same. In this paper we will discuss some of the components that make up computers.

The technology that is available today far rivals that of the past, however for every program that is written, or database tat is accurate, they had to have information entered into the items. This is where the accuracy of data input is critical. We will look at the best methods for some given situations.

1. Printed questionnaires - These are more accurate being entered by a Source-Data Automation Input such as an Optical mark reader. This is a device that scans and detects the presence of dark marks on predetermined areas.

2. Telephone survey - These are very cheep in the financial aspect of getting a large-scale survey, and are best paired with voice recognize software that converts a voice into a digital input the computer can recognize.

3. Bank checks - These are used with high levels of accurate because of magnetic ink character readers, that read magnetic ink as the check passes through.

4. Retail tags - These are used in conjunction with a barcode scanner that reads a barcode attached to the item that is being scanned. This solution allows for many different characteristics to be stored and retrieved when scanned.

5. Long documents -These are normally handled by an optical scanner that reads the text on a document and inputs it digitally into a file. This is a great solutions as it can be processed fairly quick, and error free.

While there are many different methods for data input, there are also many different output options that will vary depending upon what the user is trying to achieve. This will vary in the examples of digital copy's that are emailed, from a conference or group meeting. We will now examine some different output options.

1. Hand-held computer - The best output method for this item would have to be visual. The monitor is able to display what the user is intending to see or work on.

2. Color photograph - The best method for output with a photograph is a laser printer, displaying your image on photo paper. This is because once the image is printer it can be dispersed. A second option for this would also be a monitor to view the photo on.

3. Resume - A great output options for this is an inkjet printer as many households have this item, this also allows the cost to be lower and more affordable to families.

4. Memorandum - The most effective way of output for this item would be a laser printer based upon the aspect of many of these needing to be printed.

5. Statistical report - There are two categories' that could best be utilized for these, first would be a printer. If many copy's were needed a laser printer should be used, if just a few copy's an ink jet would be fine. Second would be a monitor for viewing.

6. Company annual report - This most effective