CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications Question 28 of 72

Input and Output Devices — Question 11

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Discuss the features and applications of web cam.

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A webcam is the short form of the web camera. It is a device primarily used to share a live image in real time to or through a computer in a network.

A webcam is connected to the computer by a USB cable or built into computer hardware, such as laptops. When sent to a remote location, the videos can be recorded, viewed, saved on the hard drive or live-streamed over the internet.

A webcam is widely used in organizations for video conferencing. They can also be used for video telephony, live streaming, social media, security, video surveillance etc.