Quiz on IBM Selectric 2

What is the IBM Selectric 2 known for?

• Its lightweight design

• Its ability to change fonts quickly

• Its manual typing mechanism

• Its use of ink cartridges

What problem did the author encounter with the IBM Selectric 2?

• The keys were missing

• The ribbon was too short

• The arm that pulls the ribbon had seized up

• The typewriter was too heavy

What is the function of the selector compensator in the IBM Selectric 2?

• To change the font size

• To allow multiple keys to be pressed at once

• To adjust the typing speed

• To control the ink flow

What happens when you push a key on the IBM Selectric 2 keyboard?

• It changes the font

• It pushes down an interposer

• It adjusts the ribbon tension

• It powers the typewriter

What is the purpose of the rotating shaft in the typewriter mechanism?

• To control the speed of typing

• To power the carriage back and forth

• To change the size of the loop

• To activate the shift key

How many times faster could the typewriter type with electric assistance?

• Up to 5 times faster

• Up to 10 times faster

• Up to 15 times faster

• Up to 20 times faster

What was the main use of teletype machines in the 20th century?

• Sending documents remotely

• Printing high-quality images

• Calculating complex equations

• Recording audio messages

What was a common issue with the output from converted Selectric typewriters?

• It was too slow

• It was not legible

• It was too expensive

• It was too noisy

What was the original purpose of the IBM Selectric typewriters?

• To serve as computer terminals

• To print photographs

• To send emails

• To play music

What component was used to convert IBM Selectrics into printers?

• Solenoids

• Motors

• Lasers

• Gears