Question

Which of the following is a lever that can be moved in several directions to control the movement of an image on a computer monitor or similar display screen ?
1. Joystick
2. Optical Mark Reader
3. Visual Display Unit
4. MIDI Devices

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Joystick

The Correct Answer is Joystick.

 

• Joy Stick is a  pointing device used to move an object on a screen in any direction.
• It employs a vertical rod mounted on a base with one or two buttons.
• Joysticks are often used to control video games, and usually have one or more push-buttons whose state can also be read by the computer.

 

• Optical Mark Reading (OMR)
  • Optical Mark Reading (OMR) is a method of entering data into a computer system.
  • Optical Mark Readers reads pencil or pen marks made in pre-defined positions on paper forms as responses to questions or tick list prompts.
• Visual Display Unit
  • Visual Display Unit is a device for displaying input signals as characters on a screen.
  • The monitor is an example of VDU.
• MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) controller
  • It is a way to connect devices that make and control sounds — such as synthesizers, samplers, and computers — so that they can communicate with each other.