Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2025 Foundation Course
NEET 2025 Foundation Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
0 votes
100 views
in Computer by (239k points)
closed by
Which of the following is not a pointing input device?
1. Track Ball
2. Joystick
3. Digitizing Tablet
4. Scanner
5. All of the above

1 Answer

0 votes
by (237k points)
selected by
 
Best answer
Correct Answer - Option 4 : Scanner

The ​Scanner is not a pointing input device.

  • Scanner
    • A scanner is a device usually connected to a computer.
    • Its main function is to scan or take a picture of the document, digitize the information and present it on the computer screen. 

  • Pointing device
    • A pointing device is an input interface that allows a user to input spatial data to a computer. 
    • Common pointing devices
      • Mouse
      • Trackball
      • Joystick
      • Pointing stick
      • Wii Remote
      • Finger tracking
      • Graphics tablet
      • Stylus
      • Finger tracking

  • Track Ball 
    • The trackball is a pointing device consisting of a ball housed in a socket containing sensors to detect rotation of the ball about two axis, similar to an upside-down mouse.
    • As the user rolls the ball with a thumb, fingers, or palm the pointer on the screen will also move.
    • Tracker balls are commonly used on CAD workstations​
  • Digitizing Tablet
    • A digitizer tablet is a peripheral device that allows users to draw on a computer screen.
  • Joystick
    • A joystick is  ​a lever-type device that can be moved in several directions.
    • Used to control the movement of an image on a computer or similar display screen.

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

Categories

...