Homework Y7: Input and Output Devices Quiz

What is a common advantage of using keyboards?

• Slow method compared to DDE

• Fast entry of new text

• Large devices

• Difficult for people with disabilities

Which device is known for faster number entry?

• Touch screen

• Numeric keypad

• Mouse

• Scanner

What is a disadvantage of pointing devices?

• Smaller in size

• Difficult to use on non-flat surfaces

• Very quick to navigate

• Easy to damage

What is a characteristic of touchpads?

• Difficult for people with limited hand movement

• Requires a separate mouse

• Used in many laptops

• Pointer controlled by moving finger on the pad

What is a common use for digital cameras?

• Controlling the cursor

• Input speech

• Taking photographs

• Scanning documents

What is a disadvantage of using microphones?

• Built into the computer

• Easy to manipulate sound

• Sound files can use a lot of memory

• Faster to read in text

Which device is used for automatic data entry?

• Scanner

• Joystick

• Remote control

• Light pen

What is a characteristic of sensors?

• Used for image editing

• Only work with CRT monitors

• Readings are continuous

• Require manual input

What is an advantage of using touch screens?

• Can lead to dirty screens

• Requires a pointing device

• User-friendly

• Limited number of input options

What is a disadvantage of using a joystick?

• More realistic

• More difficult to control

• Used in simulators

• Easier than keyboard