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 ?

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  1. Joystick
  2. Optical Mark Reader
  3. Visual Display Unit
  4. MIDI Devices

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Option 1 : Joystick
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The Correct Answer is Joystick.

 Key Points

  • 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.

 Additional Information

  • 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.
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