Input and Output Devices Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an input device for a computer?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Speaker

What is the purpose of an output device in a computer system?

• Accept data and instructions

• Display results after processing input data

• Enter data through a keyboard

• Translate information into a form for the computer to use

Which of the following is a type of pointing device used to move the cursor on a computer screen?

• Printer

• Mouse

• Microphone

• Speaker

What is the function of a touch screen as an input device?

• Translate information into a form for the computer to use

• Allow users to speak to the computer

• Display results after processing input data

• Respond to the touch of a finger or stylus

What is the purpose of a light pen as an input device?

• Translate information into a form for the computer to use

• Move the pointer on screen

• Draw pictures or select menu options

• Read text or illustrations printed on paper

Which type of input device is a graphics drawing tablet used for sketching images?

• Mouse

• Digitizer Tablet

• Touch screen

• Scanner

What is the function of a scanning device as an input device?

• Translate information into a form for the computer to use

• Move the pointer on screen

• Read text or illustrations printed on paper

• Respond to the touch of a finger or stylus

Which category of input device includes devices that allow users to send audio signals to a computer?

• Pointing Devices

• Scanning Devices

• Voice Input Devices

• Direct Entry Devices

What is the purpose of a microphone as an input device?

• Translate information into a form for the computer to use

• Record voice messages

• Draw pictures or select menu options

• Read text or illustrations printed on paper

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

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Scanner

• Monitor