Exam Cybersecurity-Architecture-and-Engineering Topic 1 Question 25 Discussion
Actual exam question for WGU's Cybersecurity-Architecture-and-Engineering exam
Question #: 25
Topic #: 1
Question #: 25
Topic #: 1
Which item is an input device?
Suggested Answer: D Vote an answer
* An input device is any hardware component that allows a user to enter data into a computer.
* A scanner is an input device that converts physical documents into digital format.
* The other options:
* Printer is an output device.
* Flash drive is a storage device.
* CD can be both storage and media for input/output depending on the context but is not primarily used for direct data input.
* Therefore, a scanner is the correct answer for an input device.
References:
* "Introduction to Computer Science" by ITL Education Solutions Limited, which discusses input and output devices.
* "Digital Fundamentals" by Thomas L. Floyd, which includes information on various peripherals.
* A scanner is an input device that converts physical documents into digital format.
* The other options:
* Printer is an output device.
* Flash drive is a storage device.
* CD can be both storage and media for input/output depending on the context but is not primarily used for direct data input.
* Therefore, a scanner is the correct answer for an input device.
References:
* "Introduction to Computer Science" by ITL Education Solutions Limited, which discusses input and output devices.
* "Digital Fundamentals" by Thomas L. Floyd, which includes information on various peripherals.
by Rosemary at Aug 11, 2026, 09:42 AM
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