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WorksheetsUnit 1 A2 Peripheral devices and media
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is the primary role of a server on a network?
Control electrical power distribution
Replace all user devices with terminals
Render high-end graphics for monitors
Provide services and resources to clients
What specific task does a print server manage?
Stream video files to televisions
Encrypt emails sent across the internet
Monitor battery health in devices
Queue and distribute print jobs to printers
Which is a key advantage of using a print server for a school network?
Centralized control of shared printing
Higher screen refresh rates for users
Automatic deletion of old user profiles
Immediate wireless charging of laptops
Which is a typical advantage of a file server for organizations?
Permanent elimination of malware risks
Automatic color correction in photos
Instant upgrade of CPU clock speeds
Easier backup and access control
What is the main job of a web server?
Convert files between image formats
Calibrate display color profiles
Compress videos for mobile devices
Serve web pages over HTTP to clients
What is a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
Cloud service for file synchronization
Battery used for uninterrupted power
Hardware enabling device network access
Software that blocks malicious websites
Which pair lists communication devices other than a NIC?
Router and switch
Keyboard and mouse
Projector and webcam
CPU and heat sink
Which device is primarily used to input text into a computer?
Inkjet plotter
Laser printer
Mechanical keyboard
LED monitor
Which device converts digital audio to sound waves for users to hear?
Document scanner
Capacitive touchscreen
Stereo speakers
USB microphone
Which device is designed mainly for pointing and cursor control?
Webcam camera
Thermal printer
Optical mouse
Flatbed scanner
Which device captures visual input for video calls?
Laser printer
External webcam
Speakers pair
CRT monitor
Which device would a user choose to produce hard-copy text documents?
Game controller
Digital projector
Laser printer
Graphics tablet
Which is an input device used for digitizing hand-drawn sketches?
Soundbar speaker
LED display
Thermal printer
Graphics tablet
Which device is typically both input and output for data transfer?
USB flash drive
Laser printer
Graphics tablet
Bluetooth speaker
Which output device supports users with visual impairments by producing tactile text?
Flatbed scanner
Barcode reader
Optical mouse
Braille display
Which accessibility tool converts speech into text commands?
Screen reader
Braille embossing
Voice recognition
Closed captions
Which software aids users by reading on-screen text aloud?
Image editor
Word processor
Screen reader
Spreadsheet tool
Which device offers large, high-contrast visuals for accessibility?
E-paper display
Barcode scanner
Projector screen
Thermal printer
Which feature helps color-blind users distinguish interface elements?
File compression tool
Auto-save feature
Silent mode toggle
High-contrast mode
Which device is typically used for removable, portable storage?
PCIe GPU
USB flash drive
CRT monitor
Laser printer
Which characteristic distinguishes SSDs from HDDs?
Rotating platters
Flash memory cells
Optical laser pits
Ferrite tape reels
Which factor most affects how quickly files open from storage?
Printer DPI
Screen resolution
Read/write speed
Color depth
Which interface offers the fastest consumer SSD performance today?
Thunderbolt 2
SATA cable
PCIe NVMe
USB 2.0
Which feature supports users with motor impairments for cursor control?
Eye-tracking input
2D barcode prints
Thermal labeler
DLP projector
Which output device can present subtitles for hearing-impaired users?
Projector screen
Barcode scanner
Laser printer
Graphics tablet
Which I/O device is used to capture printed text as digital data?
Flatbed scanner
Thermal printer
CRT display
Speaker pair
Which device converts vibrations into electrical audio signals?
LCD monitor
Laser printer
Microphone unit
Optical mouse
Which classification applies to a touch screen device?
Both input and output
Output only hardware
Neither input nor output
Input only hardware
Which device best displays high-resolution images to an audience?
Desktop monitor
Digital projector
Dot-matrix printer
Barcode scanner
Which input method assists users who cannot use keyboards?
Laser projection
Voice dictation
Barcode printing
3D rendering
Which port is commonly used to connect a modern monitor?
Parallel port
HDMI port
Dial-up jack
PS/2 socket
Which display technology is common in thin monitors today?
LCD panel
Vector display
CRT tube
E-ink sheet
Which device is suitable for recording a podcast as input?
USB microphone
Laser printer
LCD monitor
Optical mouse
Which device offers tactile reading for blind users?
Speakers set
Optical mouse
Webcam module
Braille display
Which accessibility tool announces interface elements via audio?
Screen reader
Barcode printer
Image editor
File compressor
Which I/O device is used to capture hand-written signatures?
Speakers pair
Graphics tablet
Thermal printer
CRT monitor
Which measure best indicates how fast data can be saved?
Audio sample rate
Color depth bits
Pixel density DPI
Write speed rate
Which scenario favors choosing an external HDD?
Ultra-low power tablets
Mass storage backups
Noisy classroom audio
Lightweight pocket carry
Which device outputs images using projected light?
USB microphone
Flatbed scanner
Optical mouse
Digital projector
Which output device provides tactile braille lines dynamically?
LCD monitor
Inkjet printer
Projector screen
Braille display
Which device is suitable for scanning text into editable files?
OCR scanner
CRT monitor
USB speaker
Laser projector
Which medium suits distributing software to many students?
Optical disc
CRT tube
Dot-matrix
Tape cartridge
Which output device shows graphics using pixels on screen?
LCD monitor
Optical mouse
USB microphone
Flatbed scanner
Which accessibility device permits tactile reading of on-screen text?
USB microphone
Braille display
Barcode wand
Optical mouse
Which factor should be considered when selecting storage for video projects?
Speaker wattage
Printer paper size
Mouse DPI level
Write speed rate
Which input device can capture text via light reflection?
LCD projector
Speakers pair
Laser printer
Optical scanner
Which storage device is most portable and fits on a keychain?
Optical disc
External HDD
Tape cartridge
USB flash drive
Which statement correctly defines an input device in computing?
A device that gives out processed information
A device that enters data into a system
A device that both stores and prints data
A device that only displays visual graphics
A student uses a digital camera to take photos and review them on its screen. How should this device be classified?
Hybrid device because it captures and displays
Output device because it displays photos
Input device because it captures light data
Peripheral device because it connects externally
Which option lists examples of digital assistive technologies?
Wheelchairs and canes for mobility
Braille keyboard and eye tracking
Orthopedic braces and ramps
Crutches and walking scooters
A student writes about wheelchairs in an exam on accessibility devices. What outcome is most likely?
Full marks for detailed reasoning
Bonus marks for real-world use
No marks for physical devices
Partial credit for good intent
Which technology lets a user write messages using only eye movements and have them spoken aloud?
Text-to-speech
Braille keyboard
Screen magnifier
Eye tracking
What is the primary function of text-to-speech in digital environments?
Reads highlighted electronic text aloud
Magnifies digital screen content
Translates speech into text silently
Navigates websites using voice commands
Which accessibility tool is best suited for users with low vision to enlarge on-screen content?
Screen readers
Screen magnifier
Text-to-speech
Braille keyboard
Which option lists only the three main storage categories?
Magnetic, Cloud, Tape archive
Optical, Hybrid, Magnetic arrays
Optical, Magnetic, Solid state
Solid state, Peripheral, Optical
Which scenario best matches optical storage in practice?
Data kept in NAND flash memory cells
Information streamed over network cables
Bits stored by spins in a metal platter
Data written by laser to a disc surface
Which description fits magnetic storage at a conceptual level?
Uses microscopic pits read by light
Stores charges in semiconductor cells
Uses magnetized regions on media
Encodes data in wireless signals
Which characteristic commonly applies to USB flash drives as described?
Highly portable but easy to misplace
Large capacity and noisy operation
Fragile moving parts and slow speed
Low power use but heavy chassis
Which example fits manual data entry in a workplace?
Scanning barcodes for product details
Typing customer bookings into a database
Using smart meters for electricity billing
Reading lottery tickets with OMR
What technology reads pre-printed forms by detecting filled bubbles?
RFID chip with radio waves
OMR device for optical marks
Smart reader for utilities
Barcode scanner for labels
Smart readers in homes primarily support which task?
Manual entry of survey responses
Automatic monitoring of gas and electricity
Typing marks into spreadsheets
Reading lottery ticket forms
RFID is most accurately described as
A touchscreen input method
An optical mark reading device
A radio-based identification chip
A barcode printed on packaging
Compared to manual entry, automatic processing typically offers
Less need for specialized devices
Higher human error rates
Slower data conversion speed
Lower long-term processing cost
Which scenario is most prone to human error?
Barcode scanner matching inventory
Clerk typing bookings into database
RFID tracking warehouse stock
OMR reading standardized tests
A school wants quick attendance recording with minimal typing. The best tool is
RFID chips embedded in desks
OMR readers for paper registers
Keyboards connected to tablets
Barcode readers for student badges
