Input Devices Computer Quiz

48 Questions | By Themes | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 2225

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In computing, an input device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or information appliance. Examples of input devices include keyboards, mouse, scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones. Learn How to use Input Devices in this Computer Quiz

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1.

Which of the following is not a point device?
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Light Pen
- C.
  
  Joystick
- D.
  
  Keyboard
2.

Organizations often use _____________________ when they have to enter large amounts of data into thier computers
- A.
  
  Keyboard
- B.
  
  Scanner
- C.
  
  Microphones
- D.
  
  Printers
3.

All the following are widely used input devices except the:
- A.
  
  Keyboard and mouse
- B.
  
  Microhopne and scanner
- C.
  
  Digital camera and PC camera
- D.
  
  Printers and monitors
4.

Which of the following input devices is most likely to improve an organization's efficiency by facilitating the automatic conversion of printed text to editable text?
- A.
  
  Digital camera
- B.
  
  Laser pen
- C.
  
  Scanner
- D.
  
  PC camera
5.

An input device commonly used in marking multiple choice examination questions is:
- A.
  
  OCR
- B.
  
  OMR
- C.
  
  MICR
- D.
  
  POS
6.

An handheld device which is used to select options that are displayed on a computer screen:
- A.
  
  Keyboard
- B.
  
  Mouse
- C.
  
  Joystick
- D.
  
  Stylus pen
7.

Computer mouse is an essential part of the computer's:
- A.
  
  Software
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  CPU
- D.
  
  Motherboard
8.

The most commonly used input device is the?
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Scanner
- C.
  
  Printer
- D.
  
  Joystick
9.

The input device that rolls on a desktop and controls the position of the cursor on the computer screen is called a:
- A.
  
  Touch screen
- B.
  
  Light pen
- C.
  
  Digitizer
- D.
  
  Mouse
10.

The device which is used to manipulate the cursor on the computer screen is known as the:
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Joystick
- C.
  
  Data glove
- D.
  
  Both a and c
11.

Which of the following is/are functions tha the mouse CANNOT do?
- A.
  
  Scrolling
- B.
  
  Drag and drop
- C.
  
  Clicking
- D.
  
  Make copy of a document
12.

Which of the following is the most common device that accepts letters, numbers and command froma user?
- A.
  
  Optical mouse
- B.
  
  Key board
- C.
  
  Sensitive screen or touch screen
- D.
  
  USB
13.

What is the function of a keyboard which is attached to the computer
- A.
  
  Print
- B.
  
  Input
- C.
  
  Typed
- D.
  
  In between input and output
14.

Which of the combination of words have only input devices?
- A.
  
  Keyboard, mouse, monitor
- B.
  
  Mouse, monitor printer
- C.
  
  Keyboard, mouse, printer
- D.
  
  Keyboard, mouse, trackball
15.

Devices that allow users to get information into a computer system is known as:
- A.
  
  Input device
- B.
  
  Output Device
- C.
  
  Copying Device
- D.
  
  Printing Device
16.

Which device containing sensors and send signals to the computer whenever light changes are detected?
- A.
  
  Light pen
- B.
  
  Reflectors
- C.
  
  Deflectors
- D.
  
  All of the above
17.

Among the options given below which of the follwoig input device enable video conferencing?
- A.
  
  Microphone
- B.
  
  Digital Camera
- C.
  
  Voice recognition
- D.
  
  Webcam
18.

Which of the following is the most suitable input device for inputting a short report?
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Scanner
- C.
  
  Keyboard
- D.
  
  None of the above
19.

Whic is the most suitable input device for highlighting or selecting anobject on a computer screen?
- A.
  
  Joystick
- B.
  
  Mouse
- C.
  
  Keybaord
- D.
  
  All of the above
20.

A joystick is primarily used to/for:
- A.
  
  Printing text
- B.
  
  Playing games
- C.
  
  Entering text
- D.
  
  Drawing pictures
21.

This mouse function allows you to select anitem on a screen.
- A.
  
  Clicking
- B.
  
  Double clicking
- C.
  
  Dragging and Dropping
- D.
  
  Right clicking
22.

The mouse function displays a list of commands on the screen depending on the application being usedi
- A.
  
  Clicking
- B.
  
  Double clicking
- C.
  
  Dragging and dropping
- D.
  
  Right clicking
23.

The action is used to open a document
- A.
  
  Clicking
- B.
  
  Double clicking
- C.
  
  Dragging and dropping
- D.
  
  Right Clicking
24.

Use the action to move or copy an item to a floppy disks
- A.
  
  Clicking
- B.
  
  Douglbe clicking
- C.
  
  Dragging and dropping
- D.
  
  Right clicking
25.

Which organization would use a Magnetic Iik Character Reader (MICR)
- A.
  
  School
- B.
  
  Banks
- C.
  
  Hospitals
- D.
  
  Bookstore