Management Information System (MIS) Practice Exam

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What pointing device works by moving a small lever that is housed in a holder?

Trackball
Touch screen
Joystick
Optical mouse

The correct answer is: Joystick

A joystick is a pointing device that operates through the movement of a small lever which is typically mounted in a holder. When the lever is tipped or moved in various directions, it translates those movements into signals that control on-screen actions, such as navigation in a video game or simulation software. The design of the joystick allows for a high degree of precision and control in movement, making it particularly popular for gaming and applications that require fine-tuned directional input. Other options, such as a trackball, work through a rotating ball that is manipulated by the user's hand, while a touch screen recognizes inputs based on touch directly on its surface. An optical mouse, on the other hand, detects movement relative to a surface using light. These devices each have unique mechanisms that differ significantly from the joystick's lever-based control system.