Computer Input Devices Quiz

A graphics tablet is a specialized input device commonly used by digital artists for drawing and creating digital art. Unlike a computer mouse, which is an output device, a graphics tablet is used for inputting drawings and sketches into a computer.

An Optical Character Recognizer (OCR) is a type of scanner that reads text from paper and translates it into digital text that a computer can understand. Therefore, the correct answer is 'OCR input'. The other incorrect options do not accurately describe the specific technology being referred to in the question.

A punched tape reader is a device used to read data from punched tape, which is a long strip of paper with holes punched in specific patterns. It is commonly used as an input device for computer systems.

A magnetic ink card reader input is used to read the item and type information encoded on checks and other documents.

An input device is used to provide data or control signals to a computer. In this case, a light pen is an example of an input device as it allows users to input data by pointing directly on the screen.

In this question, the correct answer refers to a specific example where 'midi controller' is the item and 'input' is the type. The incorrect answers do not match an item with its corresponding type, making them incorrect choices.

A bar code reader is used to scan and input item and type information, unlike the other options provided.

The correct item and type for a web camera input is 'web camera input', as it refers to the specific type of input that a web camera device can provide to a computer or other device for data processing or communication purposes.

The correct answer is 'microphone input'. In this scenario, 'item' refers to the microphone, and 'type' refers to the input type.

The correct answer provides a specific example of an item (braille embosser) and its respective type (impact). The incorrect answers do not match the format of 'item' and 'type', making them incorrect choices.

A plotter is an example of a non-impact item as it uses pens or markers to draw images instead of striking a ribbon or paper like impact printers. It falls under the type of non-impact device in the context of printing technology.

Bubble jet printers belong to the non-impact category of printers, which means that they do not physically strike the paper to create an image or text.

A dot matrix printer is a type of impact printer, which uses a fixed number of pins to strike against an ink-soaked ribbon to create dots on the paper.

A laser printer is a non-impact type of item as it uses toner powder to create the printed image instead of striking an ink-soaked ribbon onto the paper like impact printers.

Punchedpaper storage refers to the use of paper with holes punched in specific patterns to store data, commonly used before the digital storage era.

Punched cards were used for data storage and processing before the advent of modern digital storage devices.

SD cards are a type of solid state storage medium commonly used for storing data in devices such as cameras, smartphones, and tablets. Unlike hard disk drives or CD-ROMs, SD cards are small, portable, and have no moving parts.

The correct answer is 'usb solid state storage', as it specifies the item (usb) and type (solid state storage) in the question. The other options do not provide the complete and accurate description of the item and type specified in the correct answer.

Blu ray discs are a type of optical storage medium used for storing high-definition video and data. The other options do not accurately describe the item and type associated with Blu ray discs.

LTO cartridge refers to Linear Tape-Open cartridge, which is a form of magnetic storage used for data backup and archiving.

The correct answer, smart card - magnetic storage, is an example of an item and its corresponding type. A smart card is a portable, credit-card sized device that contains integrated circuits. It is a type of storage device that uses magnetic technology to store data.

Zip disk is a type of magnetic storage medium used for storing digital data. Optical storage involves the use of optical discs like CDs and DVDs, solid state storage uses flash memory technology, and cloud storage involves storing data on remote servers accessed over the internet.

An internal hard drive is commonly referred to as a type of magnetic storage device used for storing data within a computer system.

A CD is a type of optical storage medium used for storing and playing digital data.