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Which of the following are pointing devices?

(a) Trackball

(b) Touchscreen

(c) Graphic Tablet

(d) Joystick

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UGC NET 2018 Paper 1 Question Paper (8-Jul-2018)
The correct answer is

(a), (b), (c) and (d)

To understand which devices from the list are pointing devices, let's examine each option:

  1. Trackball: A trackball is an input device used to control the pointer on a computer screen. It is definitely a pointing device, as it allows users to move the cursor by rolling the ball housed in a socket.
  2. Touchscreen: A touchscreen is a device that allows users to interact with a computer by touching the screen. It serves the dual purpose of a display and input device; hence, it qualifies as a pointing device.
  3. Graphic Tablet: This is a device used for drawing and design work, where users can control a pointer on the screen using a stylus. It functions as a pointing device, as it helps direct activity on the screen based on user input.
  4. Joystick: A joystick is an input device used primarily for gaming and simulations, which includes controlling the movement of an object on the screen (such as a pointer or a character). Thus, it is considered a pointing device.

All the devices listed (a) Trackball, (b) Touchscreen, (c) Graphic Tablet, and (d) Joystick function as pointing devices, allowing the user to interact with a computer by affecting the position of the cursor or the elements on the screen.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (a), (b), (c) and (d).

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