Q2 G3 ICT Parts of a Mouse

Parts of a Mouse

The most commonly used button of the mouse. It is used 95% of the time.

Left Mouse Button

The part of the mouse that brings out special commands

Right Mouse Button

The part of the mouse used to scroll the computer window screen up and down in any application.

Center Scroll
Button

The part that is used for resting the palm when using the mouse

Palm Rest

The wire that is connected to the computer

Mouse Cable

typically a light-emitting diode (LED) and a light detector, which detects movement of the pointer relative to a surface

Optical Light

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is this?

• left mouse button

• right mouse button

• center scroll button

• palm rest

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is this?

• left mouse button

• optical light

• center scroll button

• mouse cable

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is this?

• left mouse button

• right mouse button

• center scroll button

• mouse cable

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is this?

• left mouse button

• right mouse button

• center scroll button

• mouse cable

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is this?

• left mouse button

• right mouse button

• optical light

• palm rest

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is the most commonly used button?

• left mouse button

• right mouse button

• optical light

• palm rest

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is a wire that is connected to the computer?

• left mouse button

• right mouse button

• optical light

• mouse cable

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is a wire that brings out special commands?

• left mouse button

• right mouse button

• optical light

• mouse cable

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse detects movement of the pointer relative to a surface?

• left mouse button

• right mouse button

• optical light

• mouse cable

Multiple Choice

What part of the mouse is used for resting the palm when holding the mouse?

• left mouse button

• mouse cable

• palm rest

• mouse cable