Numeric Keypad and Pointing Devices Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a numeric keypad?

• To enter alphabetic characters

• To enter numeric data

• To control the cursor

• To process graphics

Which of the following is NOT a use of numeric keypads?

• Entering PINs at ATMs

• Keying in phone numbers on mobile phones

• Writing documents

• Inputting numbers into spreadsheets

What is a common use of numeric keypads in a retail environment?

• Scanning barcodes

• Keying in barcode numbers manually if a barcode reader fails

• Printing receipts

• Processing payments

What is an advantage of using a numeric keypad?

• It is slower than a standard keyboard

• It is easy to carry around

• It always has large keys

• It can only input numbers

What is a disadvantage of numeric keypads?

• They are larger than standard keyboards

• They are difficult to carry

• They sometimes have small keys that make input difficult

• They do not allow numeric data entry

Why might the layout of numeric keypads be considered inconvenient?

• The keys are too large

• The order of the numbers can be unintuitive

• The keys only support alphabetic input

• They do not work with mobile phones

In which scenario would numeric keypads NOT typically be used?

• Keying in phone numbers

• Fast entry of numeric data into spreadsheets

• Drawing shapes on a screen

• Entering a PIN on a Chip and PIN device

What makes numeric keypads suitable for mobile phones?

• They are faster than standard keyboards for text input

• They are small and portable

• They have intuitive layouts

• They support multimedia playback

What is a major reason for using numeric keypads in spreadsheets?

• To create graphs

• To input numeric data quickly

• To insert images

• To format text

What could be a drawback of using a numeric keypad at an ATM?

• It is slower than other input devices

• The keys may be too small

• It cannot input alphabetic characters

• It is not portable