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Lastly among the list of input devices, is the Pen Input.

With pen input, user touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to
write, draw, or make selections. The flat surface may be a screen on
a monitor or mobile device, a signature capture pad, or a graphics
tablet

A stylus is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny


ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink.

A digital pen, which is slightly larger than a stylus,


typically provides more functionality than a stylus, featuring
electronic erasers and programmable buttons.

Some desktop and mobile computers and nearly all mobile devices have touch screens
that recognize pen input and thus include a pressure-sensitive digital pen or stylus.
QUIZ:
True or False
1. An output device is any hardware component that allows user to enter data and
instructions into a computer.
2. A trackball is a stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side.
Multiple Choice
3. In this type of input devices, user touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write,
draw, or make selections.
A. Keyboard
B. Touchpad
C. Trackball
D. Pen Input

4. It is a small, flat, rectangular pointing devices that is sensitive to pressure and motion.
A. Stylus
B. Touchpad
C. Digital Pen
D. Touch-Sensitive Pads

5. Which of the following does not belong to the group?


A. Printer
B. Pointing Stick
C. Mini keyboard
D. Microsoft Surface

ANSWER:
1. False
2. True
3. D. Pen Input
4. B. Touchpad
5. A. Printer

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