This FC0-U61 practice question tests your understanding of it concepts and terminology. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which TWO of the following are examples of input devices? (Select TWO).
Printer
Why wrong: Printers produce hard copy output.
Speaker
Why wrong: Speakers output audio.
Monitor
Why wrong: Monitors display output.
Mouse
Mice are pointing input devices.
Keyboard
Keyboards are used to input data.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Mouse
The mouse and keyboard are classic examples of input devices because they allow users to send data and commands to a computer. A mouse translates physical movement and button clicks into cursor control signals, while a keyboard converts key presses into electrical signals that the system interprets as characters or commands. Both operate by sending input to the computer for processing, not by receiving or outputting data.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Printer
Why it's wrong here
Printers produce hard copy output.
Speaker
Why it's wrong here
Speakers output audio.
Monitor
Why it's wrong here
Monitors display output.
Mouse
Why this is correct
Mice are pointing input devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Keyboard
Why this is correct
Keyboards are used to input data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates may confuse the direction of data flow, mistakenly thinking that devices like printers or monitors can also accept user input (e.g., via touchscreens or control panels), but in their standard definition as peripherals, they are classified strictly as output devices unless specified otherwise.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Printers produce hard copy output.
Detailed technical explanation
Input devices function by converting user actions into digital signals that the computer can interpret via device drivers and the operating system's input subsystem. For example, a keyboard uses a matrix of switches and a microcontroller to send scan codes over USB or PS/2, which the OS maps to specific characters. In contrast, output devices like monitors use protocols such as HDMI or DisplayPort to receive pixel data and render it on screen, highlighting the fundamental direction of data flow.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the FC0-U61 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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IT Concepts and Terminology — This question tests IT Concepts and Terminology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Mouse — The mouse and keyboard are classic examples of input devices because they allow users to send data and commands to a computer. A mouse translates physical movement and button clicks into cursor control signals, while a keyboard converts key presses into electrical signals that the system interprets as characters or commands. Both operate by sending input to the computer for processing, not by receiving or outputting data.
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