Question

Which of the following consists of an electronic writing area and a special ‘pen’ that works with it?
1. Abacus
2. Graphics Tablet
3. Plotters
4. Trackball

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Graphics Tablet

The correct answer is a Graphics tablet.

• A graphics tablet consists of an electronic writing area and a special ‘pen’ that works with it.
• A graphics tablet is a device that allows us to hand draw animations, images, and graphics. It is a computer input device.
• The special pen used in a graphics tablet is known as a stylus. The tablet is also used to capture handwritten signatures.
• In the year 1888 Elisha Gray patented the first electronic handwriting device the Telautograph.

• A trackball is a pointing device used to track a pointer on a computer system. It consists of a ball held by a socket containing sensors.
• A plotter is a printer like a computer hardware device used for printing vector graphics.