0417_2_Input Devices Quiz

What is the primary use of input devices?

• To display data on a screen

• To input data into a computer

• To store data permanently

• To print documents

Which keyboard layout is most commonly used?

• AZERTY

• DVORAK

• QWERTY

• COLEMAK

What is one advantage of using keyboards as input devices?

• They are very compact

• They allow fast entry of new text into a document

• They are the fastest method of data entry

• They require no desk space

What is a disadvantage of using keyboards?

• They are very expensive

• They can be difficult to use for users with limited arm/wrist use

• They are not compatible with most computers

• They cannot be used for typing commands

What is a concept keyboard primarily used for?

• Typing long documents

• Entering numeric data

• Using icons or phrases instead of standard letters

• Drawing diagrams

Which of the following is a use of numeric keypads?

• Writing essays

• Entering numeric data into a spreadsheet

• Drawing pictures

• Browsing the internet

What is an advantage of numeric keypads?

• They are waterproof

• They are faster than standard keyboards for numeric data

• They have large keys

• They are intuitive for all users

What is a pointing device mentioned in the text?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Printer

What is a benefit of an optical mouse?

• It requires a mouse pad

• It has no moving parts

• It is wired only

• It is heavier than other mice

What is one advantage of using a mouse over a keyboard?

• It requires a large desk area.

• It is faster for choosing options.

• It is more difficult to navigate applications.

• It is harder to control the pointer.