2.1 Input devices

Which of the following is considered an input device?

• Printer
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Speaker

What is one primary use of a numeric keypad?

• Typing long paragraphs
• Inputting numeric data
• Creating digital art
• Watching videos

Which input device is specifically useful for people with limited wrist movement?

• Joystick
• Mouse
• Tracker ball
• Scanner

What is a primary advantage of using a keyboard?

• Occupies less space
• Fast entry of text
• Easy to carry
• No need for wrist movement

Which device is commonly used at ATMs for entering PIN codes?

• Mouse
• Numeric keypad
• Keyboard
• Light pen

What disadvantage does a mouse have?

• Needs a large desk area
• Can be easily damaged
• It is very costly
• Limited to numeric input only

Which device allows users to control the pointer on a screen without a separate mouse?

• Touchpad
• Keyboard
• Light pen
• Joystick

In which situation would a remote control be most useful?

• Entering data
• Image editing
• Changing television channels
• Drawing on screens

What is a disadvantage of using a touch screen as an input device?

• Hard to operate
• Limited input options
• Takes a lot of desk space
• Requires training

Which input device is most commonly used in video games and simulators?

• Scanner
• Driving wheel
• Keyboard
• Remote control