Pointing Devices

Question 1

_______________ provide an intuitive interface with the system unit by accepting physical movements or gestures such as a finger pointing or moving across a screen and converting these movements into machine-readable input.

Answer 1

Pointing Devices

Question 2

A ______________ allows users to select actions or commands by touching the screen with a finger or stylus.

Answer 2

Touch Screen

Question 3

A ____________ is a penlike devices typically used with tablets and mobile devices.

Answer 3

Stylus

• often interacts with computer through handwriting recognition software

Question 4

___________________________ translates handwritten notes into a form that the system unit can process.

Answer 4

Handwriting recognition software

Question 5

________________ can be touched with more than one finger, which allows for interactions such as rotating graphical objects on the screen with your hand or zooming in and out by pinching and stretching your fingers.

Answer 5

Multitouch screens

Question 6

A ________ controls a pointer that is displayed on the monitor

Answer 6

Mouse

Question 7

The ___________________ usually appears in the shape of an arrow.

Answer 7

mouse pointer

Question 8

Some mice have a ______________ that can be rotated to scroll through information that is displayed on the monitor.

Answer 8

wheel button

Question 9

The _____________ or _______________ uses radiowaves or infrared light waves to communicate with te system unit.

Answer 9

• cordless
• wireless mouse

Question 10

Like a mouse, a ___________ is used to control the mouse pointer and to make selections.

Answer 10

touch pad

Question 11

___________________ are devices that provide input to computer games.

Answer 11

Game controllers

Question 12

_____________ control game actions by users varying the pressure, speed, and direction of a control stick.

Answer 12

Joystick

Question 13

____________ are similar to traditional mice with higher precision, faster responsiveness, and programmable buttons

Answer 13

Gaming mice

Question 14

_______________ are designed to be held by two hands and provide a wide array of inputs, including motion, turning, stopping, and firing.

Answer 14

Gamepads

Question 15

____________________ control games by user movements. Ex) Nintendo Switch Joy-con controller accepts user movements to control games on the Switch.

Answer 15

Motion-sensing devices