CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Mobile DevicesEasy
A graphic designer wants to use a pressure-sensitive input device to draw directly on a laptop's touchscreen for more precise control than a finger provides. Which accessory should the technician recommend?
- ACapacitive touch glove
- BUSB game controller
- CTrackball mouse
- DActive stylus
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Active stylus
An active stylus works with a digitizer to provide pressure-sensitive, precise input for drawing and writing, far more accurate than finger touch or a passive capacitive tool.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A capacitive glove enables touch in cold weather but lacks pressure sensitivity.
- B. A game controller is used for gaming input, not drawing.
- C. A trackball mouse is for cursor control, not precise touchscreen drawing.
Active Stylus
A pen-like input accessory that communicates with a device's digitizer to provide precise, pressure-sensitive input.
- Requires digitizer support in the screen
- Offers pressure sensitivity for drawing/writing
- Differs from passive capacitive stylus which lacks pressure sensing
Memory trick: Active stylus = artist's precise pen for the digitizer canvas.