VoC ICT hardware and software

What is a computing device primarily defined as?

• A type of software

• A manual tool

• Any piece of equipment that can be connected to a computer's CPU

• A type of mechanical device

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

• Printer

• USB drive

• Mouse

• Monitor

What is the primary function of a mouse when used with a computer?

• To print documents

• To store data

• To control the pointer on a screen

• To charge the computer

Which device is most commonly used as a Direct Data Entry (DDE) device in supermarkets?

• Keyboard

• Barcode reader

• Mouse

• Monitor

What can a mouse NOT do?

• Scroll through a page

• Select items on a menu

• Store files

• Drag and drop items

What is the primary ergonomic benefit of using a gaming mouse for extended periods of time?

• It has a scroll wheel in the center

• It can be used ambidextrously

• It is designed to be comfortable and reduce strain

• It has a large ball on the top for thumb operation

Which type of mouse is described as having a large ball operated by fingers or thumb and is beneficial for people with limited finger movement?

• Standard mouse

• Gaming mouse

• Trackball mouse

• Touchpad

Why might a touchpad be considered useful when using a portable device?

• It requires a flat surface

• It needs to be moved like a mouse

• It does not need to be moved like a mouse

• It can only be used with both hands

What is the primary advantage of a standard QWERTY keyboard?

• It has raised patterns on the keys.

• It allows for faster typing once the layout is learned.

• It is designed for people with vision impairments.

• It has symbols on it for fast food orders.

Which keyboard is designed to help people with vision impairments?

• QWERTY keyboard

• Dvorak simplified keyboard

• Braille keyboard

• Concept keyboard