Understanding Input Devices

Understanding Input Devices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

4th - 8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial explains various input devices used in computers, such as keyboards, mice, scanners, joysticks, microphones, and light pens. Each device is described in terms of its functionality and how it helps in providing data to the computer. The tutorial draws an analogy between human sensory organs and computer input devices, emphasizing their role in data entry and interaction with the computer system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of input devices in a computer system?

To process data

To provide information and data to the computer

To output data

To store data

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which input device is most commonly used for typing text and numbers?

Joystick

Mouse

Scanner

Keyboard

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a mouse primarily used for in a computer system?

Pointing at objects on the monitor

Recording sound

Scanning documents

Typing text

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which input device can be used to draw images on a computer screen?

Microphone

Keyboard

Joystick

Mouse

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a scanner function in relation to text and images?

It records sound

It points at objects on the screen

It prints documents

It converts text or images into electronic form

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a joystick primarily used for?

Drawing on the screen

Scanning documents

Playing computer and video games

Typing text

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which input device is similar to a photocopier machine in its function?

Mouse

Scanner

Light pen

Joystick

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which device is used to record voice or other sounds into a computer?

Mouse

Keyboard

Microphone

Light pen

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of a light pen?

To play games

To scan documents

To draw directly on the computer screen

To type text