31 Questions
What is the main function of an input device?
To allow the user to enter input to the computer
Which keys can be used separately or with other keys to perform certain actions?
Control Keys
What are the keys identified by the names F1, F2, and so on until F12 used for?
Performing special tasks
Which part of the keyboard helps in entering numbers quickly?
Numeric Keypad
What is the main purpose of Navigation Keys on a keyboard?
Moving within files, Internet pages, and texts being edited
What is the primary function of the Control Keys on a keyboard?
Performing certain actions separately or with other keys
Which of the following pointing devices fits comfortably under the palm of the hand?
Mouse
What is the main function of an input pen (stylus)?
Performing specific tasks using keys
Which type of input device allows the user to control a pointer on the screen by simply touching it?
Touch sensitive screen
In terms of photo quality, what does 'resolution' refer to?
The number of pixels in the photo
Which type of input device is described as light sensing and capable of making a copy?
Optical scanner
What is the purpose of a pointing device?
To control a pointer on a screen
What is the main difference between a touch pad and an input pen (stylus)?
Flat surface touch vs. screen touch
How does an optical scanner save time and effort?
By making copies of documents digitally
What distinguishes a terminal from other devices?
It performs minimal or no processing at all
A pointing device is an ______ device that allows the user to control a pointer on a computer/device screen
input
A mouse is a widely used ______ device
pointing
A touch pad is a small ______ pointing device that is sensitive for pressure and motion
input
A touch sensitive screen is an input device that allows the user to select characters or files by simply ______ the display
touching
Input pen (stylus) is made from metal or plastic and used to touch a flat surface such as a screen of a computer, a smart or a tablet device, or ______ pad
signature
PC games and gaming consoles use special type of input devices such as controllers, joysticks, light guns, guitars, ______ wheels and pedals
steering
A terminal is a device that performs minimal or no ______ at all
processing
Digital camera is a portable device that allows users to capture still images or videos of the environment (as ______)
input
Usually a webcam is a small device that is connected to the computer, used to broadcast still images or videos on the ______
internet
An optical scanner is a light sensing input device that saves ______ and effort
time
It is an input tool similar to a typewriter enabling the user to send information to the computer. It transforms the keystrokes to electrical signals known to the computer.
keyboard
Keys of a ______ are classified according to their functions: ▪ Alphanumeric Keys: same letters, numbers, punctuation marks and symbols found on a typewriter.
keyboard
Control Keys: can be used separately or with other ______ to perform certain actions. The most used are Ctrl, Alt, Esc.
keys
Function Keys: used for special tasks. They are identified by the names F1, F2 … and so on until F12. Their functions depend on the running program.
keys
Numeric Keypad: it is a tool for entering numbers quickly. It was added within a block similar to a calculator.
keyboard
Input ______ is a hardware component that allows the user to enter input to the computer.
device
Test your knowledge of input devices in computer science with this quiz based on Chapter 6 of the Arab International University (AIU) Faculty of Informatics and Communications course for the 2022-2023 academic year. Explore topics such as keyboards and their classification, understanding how input devices enable users to interact with computers.
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