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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SSC CHSL Previous Paper 93 (Held On: 14 Oct 2020 Shift 1)

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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.