Chapter 6: Input, Output & Feedback

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Printer

• Speaker

Multiple Choice

Is this device Input or Output?

Printer

• Input

• Output

Multiple Choice

Is this device Input or Output?
Keyboard

• Input
• Output

Open Ended

Why is feedback important in technology systems that involve input and output devices?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key consideration when selecting an appropriate input device for a user?

• The color of the device

• The physiological and psychological characteristics of the user

• The brand of the device

• The price of the device

Multiple Select

Select all devices that are examples of continuous entry devices.

• Mouse

• Touch-sensitive switch

• Joystick

• Keys on keyboard

Multiple Choice

Which of the following devices is an example of a discrete entry device?

• Mouse

• Light pen

• Keys on keyboard

• Joystick

Fill in the Blank

When matching input devices at work, it is important to take into account the particular ___ that would have to be carried out to perform required tasks.

Open Ended

Describe how assistive input devices can help disabled users interact with computers. Provide examples from the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device?

• Keyboard

• Scanner

• Monitor

• Joystick

Open Ended

Explain the main advantages and disadvantages of using a touch screen as an input device.

Open Ended

Which types of system feedback are described, and what is the main purpose of system feedback?

Fill in the Blank

Output devices convert information from an electronic, internal representation in a computer system into some ___ by a human.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of output mentioned in the slides?

• Visual Output

• Sound Output

• Speech Output

• Data Output

Open Ended

What are three important aspects to consider when designing visual output for users?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of visual feedback on user action in a system?

• To keep users informed and feeling in control

• To indicate the progress and processing status

• To signify users' turn to provide input

• To increase the speed of the processor

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of visual feedback in computer systems?

• Increasing bars at the bottom of the screen when saving a file

• Mouse cursor turning into an hourglass

• Changing desktop wallpaper

• Pop-up notifications for errors

Fill in the Blank

Sound output at an interface can be used for alerting and ___ purposes.

Open Ended

Explain how sound output can be valuable in situations where users cannot look at the screen.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a strong feature of natural sound in user interfaces?

• It is always easy to interpret regardless of context

• It can carry a lot of information

• It is never confusing

• It is only used for music

Multiple Select

In which scenarios is musical sound output particularly useful in computer interfaces?

• For blind users to interact with the system

• To show how a sort algorithm works

• To increase screen brightness

• For beginners to produce mapping

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between concatenation and synthesis by rule in speech output technology?

• Concatenation uses recorded human speech, while synthesis by rule generates speech using phonemic rules.

• Concatenation generates speech using phonemic rules, while synthesis by rule uses recorded human speech.

• Both methods use recorded human speech directly.

• Both methods generate speech using only text input.

Open Ended

Explain how dynamic visualizations can be applied in scientific phenomena or financial patterns. Provide an example for each area.

Fill in the Blank

An input device is a device that transforms information from the user into data that a computer application can process. Fill in the blank: Output devices provide information or feedback in a form ______ by humans.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The main purpose of an input device is to allow the user to provide ___ to a computer system.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about input, output, and feedback in technology, what is one concept you found most interesting or would like to learn more about?