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1. Which of the following are input devices only?
mouse
keyboard
modem
video card

2. The __________ is an input device that translates movements on a horizontal surface into movements of a pointer on the computer screen.
keyboard
printer
joystick
mouse

3. The Graphical User Interface or GUI (gooey) is one of the least popular computer interfaces.
True
False

4. This type of mouse has no moving parts and has to be paired with a special pad or mat that has an embedded optical reference grid.
optomechanical
PS/2
optical
mechanical

5. Which of the ports on the back of your computer can support a mouse? Choose all that apply.
DB-9 male
USB
PS/2
DB-25 male

6. The PS/2 mouse port is hardwired directly to ____________ .
an interface card
IRQ 12
IRQ 4
the power supply

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