Input Devices Quiz

What is the primary function of a keyboard as an input device?

• Enter data and commands into a computer

• Charge the computer battery

• Display images on the screen

• Play music and videos

Which input device is used to move the cursor on the screen?

• Keyboard

• Joystick

• Printer

• Mouse or touchpad

What type of input device allows users to interact with a computer by touching the display?

• Scanner input device

• Touchscreen input device

• Mouse input device

• Keyboard input device

How does a microphone function as an input device?

• It converts electrical signals into sound waves

• It records the sound waves

• It converts sound waves into electrical signals.

• It amplifies the sound waves

What type of input device is used to convert physical documents or images into digital format?

• Mouse

• Printer

• Scanner

• Keyboard

What are the primary keys found on a standard keyboard?

• Musical notes and symbols

• Mathematical symbols and Greek letters

• Letters, numbers, and basic punctuation keys

• Emojis and special characters

What is the purpose of the scroll wheel on a mouse?

• To control the volume of the computer

• To switch between open applications

• To scroll through documents, web pages, and other content vertically or horizontally.

• To change the font size on the screen

Name one advantage of using a touchscreen as an input device.

• Increased ease of use and intuitive interaction

• Increased risk of smudges and fingerprints

• Limited precision and accuracy

• Higher cost compared to traditional input devices

How does a microphone capture sound as an input device?

• By creating a digital recording

• By emitting sound waves

• By converting sound into light

• By converting sound waves into an electrical signal

What is the process of using a scanner as an input device to convert a document into a digital format called?

• Photocopying

• Typing

• Printing

• Scanning