The device that provides information which is sent to the CPU is termed

A device that feeds data into the processor is an input device.

An output device delivers results from the processor to the user.

The CPU processes data rather than merely supplying it.

Memory stores data but is not the source that first sends it in.

Keyboards, mice and scanners are common input devices.

Add-on: some devices like touchscreens act as both input and output.