BASIC 4 COMPUTING QUESTION 5

STRAND 1: Introduction to Computing

Sub-strand 1: Generation of computers and parts of a computer and other gadgets.
Content Standard 1: Identify parts of a computer and technology tools
Content Standard 1: Identify parts of a computer and technology tools
Indicators and Exemplars 2: Describe the types of input devices of a computer and their uses. E.g. joystick, light pen, mouse, pointing stick etc. Bring input devices to class.
 

Solve the questions below

1. What is an input device?
 
2. The most commonly used or primary input devices on a computer are _________ and ___________
 
3. List ten (10 ) examples or types of input devices.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.
 
4. What does the following initials or acronyms stand for with respect to input devices.

A. OMR –

B. BCR –

C. VR –

D. RFID –

E. MSR –

F. MICR –

G. MIDI –

H. OCR –
 

1. What is an input device?
 
Below are five (5) definitions of input device. Pick the best and comfortable definition for yourself.
 
A. An input device is any hardware device that sends data to a computer allowing you to interact with and control it.
 
B. An input device is essentially a piece of hardware that sends data to a computer.
 
C. An input device can be defined as an electromechanical device that allows the user to feed information or data into the computer for analysis.
 
D. An input device is piece of hardware used to provide data to a computer for interaction and control.
 
E. An input device is a term for a physical piece of hardware that connects to a primary device, such as a computer.
 
2. The most commonly used or primary input devices on a computer are Mouse and Keyboard
 
3. List ten (10) examples or types of input devices.

A. Barcode Reader (BCR)

B. Joystick

C. Digital Camera and Digital Camcorder

D. Gamepad

E. Graphics Tablet

F. Keyboard

G. Light Pen

H. Light Gun

I. Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)

J. Microphone

K. MIDI Keyboard (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

L. Stylus

M. Optical Mark Reader or Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)

N. Scanner

O. Web camera

P. VR Helmet and gloves (Virtual Reality)

Q. RFID Reader (Radio Frequency Identification)

R. Mouse

S. Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR)

T. Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
 
4. What does the following initials or acronyms stand for with respect to input devices.

A. OMR – Optical Mark Reader or Optical Mark Recognition

B. BCR – Barcode Reader

C. VR – Virtual Reality

D. RFID – Radio Frequency Identification

E. MSR – Magnetic Stripe Reader

F. MICR – Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

G. MIDI – Musical Instrument Digital Interface

H. OCR – Optical Character Recognition