COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT for a Research Paper You Are Writing, You

question 40

Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT For a research paper you are writing, you must distinguish between a stylus and a digital pen. Which of the following would you select for your paper?

• A) A digital stylus, which is slightly larger than a digital pen, uses pressure to write, draw, or make selections on a screen.
• B) A digital pen, which often features an electronic eraser, provides more functionality than a digital stylus.
• C) Using a digital pen for handwriting recognition is common but a stylus cannot be used for this purpose because it does not contain the same functionality as a digital pen.
• D) A digital stylus is useful when used with a graphics tablet but a digital pen can be used with any computer monitor screen so long as that screen has a capture pad.

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