Introduction to ICT: Input and Output Devices Quiz

 

 

Introduction to ICT: Input and Output Devices Quiz

This quiz is designed to test your understanding of various input and output devices commonly used in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Each question has four options, with only one correct answer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1.

Which of the following is an input device?

 
Answer: c) Keyboard
2.

A device that converts computer output into a form that can be read or heard by humans is called a(n):

Answer: b) Output device
3.

Which input device is used to move the cursor on a screen and select items?

Answer: c) Mouse
4.

Which of these is primarily an output device?

Answer: b) Projector
5.

What is the main function of a microphone?

Answer: b) To record sound
6.

Which output device produces a hard copy of text or graphics?

Answer: b) Printer
7.

Which type of scanner is commonly used to convert physical documents into digital images?

Answer: b) Flatbed scanner
8.

Which device is used to play audio from a computer?

Answer: c) Speakers
9.

A touch screen is an example of a:

Answer: c) Both input and output device
10.

Which input device is used to capture video and still images?

Answer: b) Webcam
11.

Which of the following is NOT an input device?

Answer: c) Plotter
12.

What is a plotter primarily used for?

Answer: b) Creating high-quality, large-format graphics and designs
13.

Which input device is used for playing computer games?

Answer: c) Joystick
14.

Which output device displays information visually on a screen?

Answer: c) Monitor
15.

OMR stands for:

Answer: a) Optical Mark Recognition
16.

Which device is used to enter text, numbers, and commands into a computer?

Answer: b) Keyboard
17.

Which of these is a type of non-impact printer?

Answer: c) Inkjet printer
18.

What is the purpose of a barcode reader?

Answer: b) To scan and decode barcodes
19.

Which output device allows you to hear sound privately?

Answer: c) Headphones
20.

MICR is primarily used in:

Answer: b) Banks for processing checks
21.

A trackball is an alternative to which input device?

Answer: c) Mouse
22.

Which of the following is a pointing device?

Answer: c) Light pen
23.

Which device converts digital signals into visual output on a screen?

Answer: b) Monitor
24.

The quality of a printer's output is measured in:

Answer: a) DPI (Dots Per Inch)
25.

Which input device is used to convert analog sound waves into digital signals?

Answer: b) Microphone
26.

Which type of monitor uses a backlight to illuminate pixels?

Answer: b) LCD
27.

A graphics tablet is used for:

Answer: b) Creating digital drawings and designs
28.

Which of these is an example of an impact printer?

Answer: c) Dot-matrix printer
29.

What is the primary function of a digital camera as an input device?

Answer: c) To capture images and videos digitally
30.

Which output device creates physical models from digital designs?

Answer: c) 3D printer
31.

OCR stands for:

Answer: a) Optical Character Recognition
32.

Which input device allows users to control a computer by moving their fingers across a surface?

Answer: c) Touchpad
33.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a CRT monitor?

Answer: c) Uses a vacuum tube
34.

Which input device is used to capture signatures or drawings directly into a computer?

Answer: b) Digital pen
35.

The speed of a printer's output is often measured in:

Answer: b) PPM
36.

Which output device is ideal for presentations to a large audience?

Answer: c) Projector
37.

A KVM switch allows:

Answer: b) One user to control multiple computers with one keyboard, video, and mouse
38.

Which input device is used for biometric authentication, such as unlocking a phone with a finger?

Answer: a) Fingerprint scanner
39.

Which of the following is an example of soft copy output?

Answer: b) A sound played from speakers
40.

What is a stylus commonly used with?

Answer: c) Touchscreen devices or graphics tablets
41.

Which type of printer uses toner powder to create images?

Answer: c) Laser printer
42.

Which input device is used in supermarkets to read product information?

Answer: c) Barcode reader
43.

Which of the following is considered both an input and output device?

Answer: c) Modem
44.

Which device is used to control the volume of audio output?

Answer: c) Volume control knob/buttons
45.

Which input device can be used to digitize a map or blueprint?

Answer: b) Large format scanner
46.

Which type of monitor offers the best contrast and black levels?

Answer: c) OLED
47.

What is the primary function of a digitizer?

Answer: b) To convert analog data into digital data
48.

Which output device is used to produce sound for a large audience in a hall?

Answer: b) Speakers
49.

Which input device is used to directly enter data from a form by recognizing pre-marked circles or boxes?

Answer: c) OMR
50.

Which of the following is an input device that uses a light-sensitive detector to select objects on a display screen?

Answer: c) Light pen

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