WorksheetsInput devices and their uses
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a disadvantage of using keyboards?
a)
Takes up a lot of desk space
b)
Can only enter numbers
c)
Slow method of data entry
d)
Can cause back pain
2.
What is the main use of numeric keypads?
a)
Entering numbers into spreadsheets
b)
Entering commands into the computer
c)
Entering text into word processors
d)
Entering data into databases
3.
What is the main difference between a keyboard and a touchscreen keyboard?
a)
A touchscreen keyboard is used for entering numbers only
b)
A keyboard is connected to the computer through a USB or wireless connection
c)
A touchscreen keyboard is used for data entry while a keyboard is not
d)
A keyboard has physical keys while a touchscreen keyboard does not
4.
What is a disadvantage of using numeric keypads?
a)
Small keys can make input difficult
b)
Can cause back pain
c)
Takes up a lot of desk space
d)
Can only enter numbers
5.
Which of the following is an advantage of using keyboards?
a)
Difficult to use for some people
b)
Allows for verification checks
c)
Small and easy to carry around
d)
Fast entry of numeric data
6.
What is the purpose of ergonomic keyboards?
a)
To make typing faster
b)
To make the keys more colorful
c)
To prevent injuries
d)
To make the keyboard smaller
7.
What is the main advantage of using a touchscreen keyboard?
a)
More accurate data entry
b)
Takes up less desk space
c)
Faster data entry
d)
Easier to use for most people
8.
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using a touchscreen keyboard?
a)
Can be difficult to use for some people
b)
Takes up more desk space
c)
Slower data entry
d)
Can cause back pain
9.
What is the main difference between a keyboard and a numeric keypad?
a)
A numeric keypad can only enter text
b)
A keyboard can only enter numbers
c)
A keyboard is used for data entry while a numeric keypad is not
d)
A numeric keypad is used for entering numbers only
10.
What happens when a key is pressed on a keyboard?
a)
A digital signal is converted
b)
A light turns on
c)
A paper is printed
d)
A sound is produced
11.
What is the main use of a touchscreen keyboard?
a)
Entering data into applications software
b)
Making phone calls
c)
Watching movies
d)
Playing video games
12.
What is the main use of keyboards?
a)
Watching movies
b)
Entering data into applications software
c)
Making phone calls
d)
Playing video games
13.
What is the most common method used for data entry?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Scanner
c)
Mouse
d)
Touchscreen
14.
Which of the following is NOT a potential injury caused by frequent use of keyboards?
a)
Back pain
b)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
c)
Broken fingers
d)
Repetitive strain injury
15.
How is a keyboard connected to a computer?
a)
Bluetooth
b)
Ethernet
c)
USB
d)
HDMI
16.
Which of the following is NOT a use of numeric keypads?
a)
Scanning barcodes at a store
b)
Entering phone numbers on a mobile phone
c)
Entering PIN numbers at an ATM
d)
Entering data into a spreadsheet
17.
Which of the following is NOT a use of a touchscreen keyboard?
a)
Entering data into a database
b)
Entering commands into the computer
c)
Entering numbers into a spreadsheet
d)
Entering text into a document
18.
How does the computer recognize a letter pressed on the keyboard?
a)
By scanning a barcode
b)
By using a touchscreen
c)
By completing a circuit
d)
By reading a magnetic strip
19.
What is an advantage of using numeric keypads?
a)
Easy to use for most people
b)
Allows for verification checks
c)
Can be used for entering text
d)
Faster than standard keyboards for entering numbers
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