CBSE Class 6 Computer Input devises Worksheet

Very Short Answer Type Questions:

Question: How many function keys are there on a keyboard?
Answer: 12

Question: Which keys are used to move cursor?
Answer: Arrow

Question: Which part of Paint window is used to move screen?
Answer: Scroll Bar

Question: Which device is used to capture pictures in computer?
Answer: Web Camera

Question: Which device is used to control video games?
Answer: Joy Stick

Short Answer type questions:

Question: Define Input Devices?
Answer: Those devices which provide data and instructions to a computer are called input devices. Keyboards and mouse are essential input devices used to work on a computer.

Question: Write the name of any six input devices?
Answer: Some of the common input devices are given below:
1. Keyboard

2. Mouse 

3. Mic 

4. Scanner 

5. Joystick

6. Web Camera

7. Light Pen

8. Bar Code Reader

Question: Write short Note on Joy stick?
Answer: A Joystick is an input device. It is used to play games on the computer. It has a base on which a stick is attached. This stick can be rotated in any direction.

Long Answer type Questions:

Question: What are pointing devices? Explain with Examples.
Answer: The devices that are used to control the pointers (arrows) that appear on the screen are called Pointing devices. A mouse is a commonly used Pointing device. As the mouse rotates on a flat surface, the mouse pointer appears to rotate on the screen. Examples of some of the common pointing devices are:
- Mouse
- Touch pad
- Light pan etc.

Question: Write a note on Bar Code Reader?
Answer: A Bar Code Reader is an electronic input device. It is used to read printed bar codes on objects. It has a light and a sensor. Both light and sensors work together to convert optical waves into electrical signals. It is used in large stores to read the price of goods and other related information.

Question: Explain Special Keys and their functions.
Answer: Following are some of the important special keys and their functions:
- Delete key: It is used to delete the character to the right of the cursor
- Backspace key: It is used to delete the character to the left of the cursor
- Enter key: It is used to move the cursor to the next line while typing
- Spacebar Key: It is used put blank space between two words
- Caps Lock key: It is commonly used for typing text in capital letters

Question: Explain any two input devices.
Answer: The two input devices are explained below:
- Joystick: It is used to play games on the computer. It has a base on which a stick is attached. This stick can be rotated in any direction.
- Bar Code Reader: It is used to read printed bar codes on objects. It has a light and a sensor. It is used in large stores to read the price of goods and other related information.

Question: What is Mouse? Explain the functions of Mouse Buttons.
Answer: The mouse is an important input device. It is used to control the pointer on the screen. It is also called a Pointing device. It usually has three buttons:
- Left button: It is used to select an item or to open a file or folder.
- Right Button: It is used to open the shortcut menu.
- Scroll Button: It is used to scroll the page up and down.