WorksheetsUnit 1 A2 Peripheral devices and media
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which best describes a multi functional device?
A network server dedicated to one application
A peripheral that connects only via Bluetooth
A single device that performs multiple functions
A device that only scans high‑quality documents
Which is a typical example of a multifunctional device used in offices?
Single‑function inkjet photo printer
Dedicated flatbed image scanner
Standalone thermal receipt printer
All‑in‑one printer with scan and copy
What does a file server primarily do on a LAN?
Streams only live video broadcasts
Compiles code on developer workstations
Stores and manages shared files for users
Monitors CPU temperatures on clients
Which is a key advantage of a file server in organizations?
Local caching on every endpoint
Centralized storage with access control
Guaranteed zero network downtime
Unlimited storage without hardware
Which pair lists communication devices other than a NIC?
Joystick and game controller
CPU and heat sink
Scanner and photo printer
Switch and wireless access point
Which device is primarily an input device?
Keyboard for text entry
Printer for hard copies
Monitor for visual output
Speaker for audio playback
Which device is an example of an output device?
Scanner for image capture
Microphone for voice input
Projector for image display
Touchpad for pointer input
Which is the best description of an input device?
Hardware displaying processed data
Hardware sending data to a computer
Media storing programs long term
Software controlling device drivers
Which device is most suitable for capturing handwritten input digitally?
Graphics tablet with stylus
Thermal receipt printer
External webcam camera
Bluetooth speaker system
Which device assists users with tremors by filtering unintended clicks?
Adaptive mouse settings
4K HDR smart monitor
High-speed gaming SSD
Standard USB microphone
Which storage medium is most durable against shock?
Magnetic backup tape
Spinning hard disk drive
Solid-state flash storage
Blu-ray optical disc media
Which is most cost-effective for long-term archival backups?
Enterprise NVMe arrays
Portable NVMe drives
High-end SDXC cards
Magnetic tape libraries
Which port is commonly used to connect external storage today?
USB Type-C interface
Parallel printer port
Legacy PS/2 connector
Composite video plug
Which interface gives highest theoretical throughput for consumer SSDs?
PCIe NVMe protocol
Thunderbolt 1
SATA III standard
USB 3.0 spec
Which output device provides tactile feedback for blind users?
Full-size QWERTY keyboard
Refreshable Braille display
Standard HDMI monitor
Wireless ergonomic mouse
Which input device recognizes touch gestures on a screen?
Capacitive touchscreen
Thermal label printer
Studio condenser mic
External subwoofer
Which factor decides storage fitness for video editing scratch disks?
Sustained write throughput
Keyboard key travel feel
Microphone pickup pattern
Screen color accuracy
Which input device is best for 3D modeling navigation?
Overhead transparency
Portable Bluetooth amp
Thermal ticket printer
3D mouse controller
Which accessibility tool assists users with reading difficulties?
Color saturation boost
Text-to-speech engine
Animated desktop theme
Bass-heavy audio preset
Which device helps users who cannot use hands?
Passive HDMI splitter
Compact numpad device
Standard game controller
Eye-tracking controller
Which storage metric matters for recording 4K video?
Packaging eco materials
Drive acoustic noise level
Sustained write speed rating
RGB lighting brightness
Which device provides haptic output for notifications?
Vibration motor actuator
Electret microphone
Laser beam projector
Capacitive keypad
Which I/O supports accessibility by allowing voice navigation?
Microphone with speech recognition
Barcode scanner with wedge
Numeric keypad extension
Optical mouse with LEDs
Which storage would you choose for a quick boot drive?
USB 2.0 thumb drive
7200 RPM SATA HDD
External optical drive
NVMe M.2 SSD module
Which factor determines ‘fit for purpose’ for field photographers’ storage?
RGB keyboard effects
Case window clarity
Capacity and ruggedness
Built-in speaker size
Which is a common misconception about SSDs?
They have no moving parts
They use flash memory cells
They offer fast random reads
They have infinite write cycles
Which storage is most suitable for transporting a class slideshow?
Magnetic tape cartridge
Blu-ray archival disc
Internal SATA HDD
USB flash drive device
Which output device turns electrical signals into audible sound?
Thermal label printer
Document flatbed scanner
Capacitive touchpad
Active speaker system
Which accessibility feature reduces strain during reading?
Adjustable text spacing
RGB desk lighting
High DPI gaming mouse
Extra loud speakers
Which storage type is best for large sequential backups overnight?
Consumer USB stick
Entry-level SATA SSD
Small-capacity SD card
High-capacity HDD array
Which device supports accessibility through on-screen keyboards?
Optical disc drive
External woofer unit
Thermal label printer
Touchscreen display panel
Which is the main output from a GPU to a user?
Rendered images display
Physical tactile bumps
Audio waveform output
Paper-based documents
Which storage media is rewritable but slower than SSDs?
UFS embedded chip
L1 CPU cache
DVD-RW optical disc
PCIe NVMe drive
Which accessibility tool converts speech into on-screen commands?
Color calibration kit
Speech recognition system
Passive audio splitter
Mechanical keyboard tenkey
Which input device reads handwritten forms quickly in offices?
3D filament printer
Surround sound system
Plasma display panel
Document feeder scanner
Which storage option is best for fast classroom software installs?
Local SSD deployment
Shared optical media
Network tape restore
Single USB 2.0 stick
Which device is used to input geometric shapes precisely?
Passive bookshelf speaker
Graphics tablet and pen
Thermal label printer
Studio condenser mic
Which device supports accessibility using on-device shortcuts?
HDMI to VGA plug
Inkjet print head
Passive audio splitter
Programmable macro pad
Which factor defines storage ‘fit for purpose’ for school records?
Mouse polling rate
Security and reliability
RGB lighting effects
Transparent case window
Which device aids accessibility by mapping head movements?
Head-tracking mouse
Passive sound bar
Numeric keypad addon
Thermal label printer
Which output device is suitable for soft-proofing photos?
Mono CRT television
Calibrated IPS monitor
Thermal receipt printer
Basic TN office monitor
Which storage is appropriate for video surveillance retention?
Small USB sticks
High-capacity HDDs
Blu-ray mini discs
Low-end QLC SSDs
Which output device allows large tactile diagrams?
Thermal ticket printer
Embossing tactile printer
Standard inkjet printer
Handheld label maker
Which factor is key for portable student drives?
Physical durability rating
Glass side panel style
Fan noise signature
RGB lighting effects
Which output is essential for students with auditory processing needs?
High refresh monitors
Extra bass enhancement
Louder speaker volume
Clear captions on screen
Which storage is best for quick classroom file sharing?
Network shared SSD
Standalone optical disc
Personal tape cartridge
Analog cassette deck
Which storage is appropriate for distributing course videos offline?
High-capacity USB drives
Low-capacity floppy disks
Small microcassette
Mini CD-RW 210 MB
Which storage consideration matters for science data logging?
Keyboard switch color
Glass side panels
RGB logo lighting
Write endurance and speed
Which device is primarily an output device?
Monitor displaying images to users
Mouse pointing cursor on screen
Keyboard sending keystrokes to CPU
Scanner converting pages to bits
Which device is commonly considered a hybrid I/O device?
Speakers playing digital audio
Microphone capturing analog sound
Printer producing hardcopy documents
Touchscreen accepting and showing input
A game controller both sends button presses and receives vibration feedback. How should it be classified?
Storage-only peripheral
Pure input-only device
Hybrid input‑output device
Pure output-only device
A student scans a page of text and then edits it on a computer. In this workflow, which step represents output?
Saving the edited text to local storage
Scanning the page using a flatbed scanner
Typing corrections with the keyboard
Viewing the edited text on the monitor
Which example is a digital accessibility solution rather than a physical device?
Ergonomic mechanical keyboard only
Mobility scooter with extended battery
Manual wheelchair with lightweight frame
Screen reader software running on a computer
Which device lets a user type using raised dots that represent letters?
Eye tracking
Braille keyboard
Screen magnifier
Screen reader
Which tool enables writing with eye movements while the computer speaks the message aloud?
Braille keyboard
Text to speech
Screen magnifier
Eye tracking
Which option best describes a screen reader’s main function?
Navigate sites using speech output
Magnify digital content for low vision
Type characters with raised dot keys
Convert speech into on-screen text
Which device primarily supports users with low vision by enlarging on‑screen content?
Screen magnifier
Text to speech
Screen reader
Eye tracking
A student highlights an online article and wants the computer to read it aloud. Which technology best fits this need?
Text to speech
Screen magnifier
Eye tracking
Braille keyboard
Which list shows the three categories of storage media discussed in class?
Cloud, network, local
Primary, secondary, tertiary
Optical, magnetic, solid state
Analog, digital, binary
What does the phrase 'these are categories of storage' best imply?
They group devices by how data is stored
They name specific branded storage devices
They indicate the capacity of each device
They describe where backups are kept
A hard disk drive most closely fits which storage category?
Magnetic storage
Optical storage
Solid state storage
Liquid storage
Which distinction best separates magnetic and solid state storage?
Magnetic stores light; solid state stores sound
Magnetic uses lasers; solid state uses mirrors
Magnetic has no moving parts; solid state always spins
Magnetic uses spinning platters; solid state uses flash chips
Which statement is most accurate about 'optical, magnetic, and solid state'?
They are marketing terms for cloud backups
They are examples of specific storage models
They are types of storage categories, not device names
They are levels of storage access speed
What is the primary reason SSDs start programs faster than HDDs?
They spin at higher rotational speeds
They use heavier read heads for access
They include larger magnetic platters
They have no moving mechanical parts
Which disadvantage makes HDDs less suitable as portable external drives?
Requirement for constant internet
Inability to store multimedia files
Incompatibility with USB-C ports
Susceptibility to damage from bumps
A school needs the cheapest 4 TB internal drive for archived videos accessed monthly. Which choice best fits?
HDD because capacity per cost is better
SSD because read speed is the highest
SSD because battery life is improved
HDD because it is immune to shocks
Which statement correctly compares reliability characteristics of HDDs and SSDs?
HDDs always outlast SSDs in write cycles
SSDs fail instantly from minor vibrations
HDDs resist knocks less due to moving parts
SSDs never suffer limits on write endurance
A server continuously writes logs to disk. Which storage drawback is most relevant when choosing SSDs for this server?
Finite write endurance limits lifespan
Bulkiness prevents rack installation
High rotational latency increases delay
Magnetic fields corrupt data frequently
Which trade-off often accompanies choosing an SSD instead of an HDD at the same budget?
Lower capacity but much faster speeds
Higher capacity but slower access times
Similar capacity with higher power usage
Lower speed with improved shock resistance
Which characteristic most explains why USB flash drives are considered highly portable?
Small size and light weight with USB connector
Metal casing that protects against water damage
Built-in encryption enforced on all devices
High capacity comparable to hard disk drives
Which statement best describes SD card portability compared to USB flash drives?
Tethered by cables making transfers slower
Dependent on batteries for basic operation
Much larger and heavier for field recording
Even smaller and portable when a reader exists
Which factor can cause SD card compatibility problems?
Variety of SD types and card sizes
Uniform standards across all SD cards
All readers supporting every card type
Lack of micro to full-size adapters
What storage capacity range is commonly found in SD cards mentioned here?
Roughly 1–4 GB for modern devices
Nearly 2–4 TB for consumer cards
About 32–64 GB for typical cards
Around 256–512 GB for most cards
Which reason explains why SD cards may be less physically robust than other flash storage?
Thin construction due to their small size
Use of spinning platters in the card body
Requirement for constant external power
Presence of moving read heads inside
Which advantage makes optical disks useful for distributing software and films?
Small, portable media with widespread drives
Highest capacity among consumer media
Indestructible surface resistant to scratches
Unlimited write cycles for repeated reuse
Which statement accurately describes optical disk storage capacity?
Individual disks store relatively small amounts
Capacity grows automatically over time
Single disks commonly exceed multiple terabytes
Capacity equals that of modern SSD drives
Which option correctly matches medium to a notable limitation?
Optical disk: finite rewrites around thousands
USB flash drive: requires moving mechanical parts
SD card: universally compatible across readers
Optical disk: commonly over 1 TB per disk
Which statement best describes how optical discs store data for reading?
Data is stored as printed barcodes around the disc
Data is stored as electric charges on flash cells
Data is encoded as magnetic north and south poles
Data is encoded as pits and lands read by a laser
Which statement best defines automatic data processing?
Networks move files between devices without changing format
Humans manually retype information from paper documents
Specialist devices convert physical source into digital data
Computers store data without interpreting any meaning
A school wants to record attendance by reading shaded bubbles on pre‑printed forms. Which technology should they use?
Optical mark readers for shaded responses
Smart readers for home energy meters
RFID chips embedded in ID cards
Barcode readers for product labels
