A keyboard is a type of input device that can be used to enter data into a computer. Complete the paragraph that describes one method of operation for a keyboard, using the most appropriate terms from the given list. Not all terms in the list need to be used. • Binary • Breaks • Calculated • Character • Circuit • Current • Information • Network • Press • Processor • Signal • Switch A keyboard has a key matrix underneath the keys. When a key is pressed, it presses a that completes a This allows to flow. The location of the key pressed is The location of the key pressed is compared to a map to find the has been pressed.
- A keyboard has a key matrix underneath the keys. When a key is pressed, it presses a that completes a This allows to flow. The location of the key pressed is The location of the key pressed is compared to a map to find the has been pressed.[6]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] First blank: Switch
- [1] Second blank: Circuit
- [1] Third blank: Current
- [1] Fourth blank: Calculated
- [1] Fifth blank: Binary
- [1] Sixth blank: Character
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