Computer Input | MCQs

Explanation

Keyboard is an input device.

Keyboard is similar to electric typewriter.

Keyboard uses serial port to connect with computer.

Keys on keyboard are of mainly three types:

Alphanumeric keys: letters and numbers 

Punctuation keys: comma, period, semicolon, etc.

Special keys: function keys, arrow keys, caps lock key, etc. 
Keyboard inventor: Christopher Latham 

Smallest key on keyboard: Space key

Explanation

Light pen is an optical input device.

A light pen is a computer input device in the form of a light-sensitive wand used in conjunction with a computer's cathode-ray tube (CRT) display.

Explanation

A joystick sometimes called a flight stick.

The joystick is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling.

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Explanation

A scanner scans images, printed text, handwriting or an object and converts it to a digital image. 

Scanner is an input device. 

Scanner founder: Russell Kirsch

Russell Kirsch belongs to USA.

Explanation

Communication between a keyboard and computer is simplex, meaning data flows in one direction only — from keyboard to computer.

The computer does not send data back to the keyboard during typing.

There are 3 main data transmission modes:

1. Simplex: Data flows in one direction only (e.g., keyboard to computer).
2. Half-Duplex: Data can flow both ways, but not at the same time (e.g., walkie-talkies).
3. Full-Duplex: Data flows both ways simultaneously (e.g., telephone conversations).