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Which is considered a direct-entry input device?

AOptical scanner
BMouse and digitizer
CLight pen
DAll of the above ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) All of the above
Explanation

Optical scanners, a mouse with digitizer and a light pen all enter data directly without keying.

An optical scanner reads images and marks straight into the machine.

A mouse and digitizer capture positions and drawings as direct input.

A light pen points at the screen to input choices directly.

Direct entry means data goes in without manual typing.

Add-on: bar code readers and touch screens are further direct entry devices.

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