Input/Keyboard Entry

Question 1

__________ is any data or instructions entered into a computer. Can come directly from you or from other sources.

Answer 1

Input

Question 2

________________ are hardware used to translate words, numbers, sounds, images, and gestures that people understand into a form that the system unit can process.

Answer 2

Input Devices

Question 3

When you type into your cell phone or laptop you are using one of the most common input devices known as a _____________.

Answer 3

Keyboard

Question 4

Three basic categories of keyboards:

Answer 4

1. Virtual Keyboards
2. Laptop Keyboards
3. Traditional Keyboards

Question 5

_______________ are used primarily with cell phones and tablets. Do not have physical keys but rather are displayed on a screen selected by touching.

Answer 5

Virtual Keyboards

Question 6

__________________ these keyboards are attached to the laptop system unit and designed to fold up with the laptop monitor to easily fit in a backpack or briefcase.

Answer 6

Laptop Keyboards

Question 7

_________________ these full size keyboards are widely used on desktops and larger computers.

Answer 7

Traditional Keyboards

Question 8

Some keys, such as the Caps Lock key are___________.

Answer 8

Toggle Keys

Question 9

Others, such as the Ctrl key are _____________________, which perform an action when held down in combination with another key.

Answer 9

Combination Keys