Computer Science GCSE
input and output
What input and output means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of input and output
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Reference: OCR
Input brings data into the program, often from a user or sensor, while output communicates a result through a screen, file or device.
Topics that use input and output
- Programming fundamentals (OCR GCSE)
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