Social Implications of Hardware & Devices is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Computer Applications Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which input device is operated by rolling a ball with a finger or thumb, useful for a user with limited fine motor control?
A trackball mouse
A standard keyboard
A microphone
A webcam
Answer: A trackball mouse — A trackball mouse is operated by rolling a ball with a finger or thumb rather than moving the whole device, which helps a user with limited fine motor control.
Medium
2. Which device converts on-screen text into raised dots that a blind user can read by touch?
A braille display
A standard monitor
A trackball mouse
A joystick
Answer: A braille display — A braille display converts on-screen text into raised braille dots that a blind user can read by touch.
Medium
3. Give ONE term for the health condition that can develop from repeated, prolonged use of a mouse or keyboard in an awkward position, causing pain in the wrists or hands.
Answer: repetitive strain injury — Repetitive strain injury (RSI) can develop from repeated, prolonged use of a mouse or keyboard in an awkward position.
