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Which one of the following is not a pointing device ?<\/p>\n

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\nA pointing device is an input interface that allows the user to control a cursor or pointer on a screen or to select items. Out of the given options, a scanner is not a pointing device.
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\n– **Touchscreen:** Allows direct pointing and interaction with the display by touch.
\n– **Trackball:** A stationary device where the user rolls a ball to move the pointer.
\n– **Light pen:** A device used to point at objects on a display screen or draw on it.
\n– **Scanner:** An input device that captures images or documents and converts them into digital form. It does not typically control a pointer on the screen.
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\nPointing devices are essential for graphical user interfaces (GUIs), enabling users to navigate, select, and manipulate objects on the screen. Scanners, while input devices, are primarily used for digitizing physical documents or images.
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