QUIZ 2: Input Devices

A standard device for inputting characters, numbers, and symbols by pressing keys is a:

Keyboard

Which pointing device moves the pointer on screen by rotating a ball?

Trackball

A pointing device that moves a mouse pointer by brushing a finger against a flat, plastic surface is called a:

Trackpad (Touchpad)

Which pointing device detects changes in capacitance when a finger brushes against it?

Trackpad (Touchpad)

A pointing device that uses a finger to apply pressure forward/backward/left/right against a stick protruding from the middle of a keyboard is a:

Pointing Stick

Which device uses a coordinate indicator to input a position on a flat surface and is used to input design plans and drawings?

Digitizer/Tablet

A device that inputs data by touching fingers against icons or buttons shown on the display is a:

Touch Panel / Touch Screen

Bank ATMs and library information displays commonly use which input device?

Touch Panel / Touch Screen

Which image input device captures photographs, pictures, printed materials, and handwritten characters as digital data?

Image Scanner

Flatbed, sheet feeder, and portable are types of:

Image Scanners

Similar to a regular camera, this device photographs scenery and people but captures images as digital data:

Digital Camera

Which device optically reads barcodes placed on products and other items?

Barcode Reader

Barcode readers are used as input devices for:

POS terminals

Which device optically reads handwritten characters and printed characters?

OCR (Optical Character Reader)

OCR for personal computers reads images with an image scanner and uses what for character recognition?

OCR software

A device that uses a microphone to input data or operate a personal computer by voice is a:

Sound Input Device

Which device reads information from magnetic stripes on credit cards and debit cards?

Magnetic Card Reader