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Input Devices MCQ's
(1) The source data entry device used for paper marking is called.
A) OMR
B) OCR
C) MICR
D) Barcode Reader
Explanation
OMR stands for Optical Mark Reader. This device can read marks from the source document. This source document refer to the printed pages. Marks may be circle or square.
(2) Which of the following is not a source data entry device?
A) OMR
B) Mouse
C) OCR
D) Barcode Reader
Explanation
OMR, OCR and Barcode reader are the commonly used source data entry device, while mouse is a pointing device.
(3) How many ways an input can be provided to the computer systems.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Explanation
There are two major types of providing input to the computer systems. These are called direct and in-direct input method.
(4) Which of the following input device is used for graphic input?
A) Screens
B) Pointing Stick
C) Camera
D) Microphone
Explanation
Camera is an input device that is used to capture pictures and videos. This input directly can be transferred to the computer system for further processing.
(5) Which of the following device is used for input as well as for output at the same time?
A) Light Pen
B) Mouse
C) Pointing Stick
D) Touch Screen
Explanation
Touch screen is a surface that display output on the screen as well as it can accept input from the surface area. User can also give imput using his finger.
(6) The most commonly used pointing device is called.
A) Mouse
B) Touchpad
C) Joy stick
D) Light Pen
Explanation
Mouse is a most commonly used input device. This device is used to control the movement of the cursor in on the screen.
(7) Which of the following input device is used in gaming
A) Mouse
B) Keyboard
C) Light Pen
D) Joy Stick
Explanation
Joy stick is an input device which has handle and base. With the help of handle user can easily control character in game.
(8) Which of the following device is known as standard input device
A) Mouse
B) Keyboard
C) Light Pen
D) Pointing Stick
Explanation
Keyboard is known as standard input device. It is also called console input device. Most of the data input operations are performed with the help of keyboard.
(9) Which of the following is a pressure sensitive imput device?
A) Mouse
B) Joy Stick
C) Pointing Stick
D) Light Pen
Explanation
Pointing stick is a pencil eraser like input device. It is normally available in the middle of laptop keyboards. Pointing device receive input by single finger. When user put some pressure on pointing stick using finger, it moves the cursor directed by the finger pressure.