Fundamentals of IT: Output Devices Quiz

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What is the primary difference between softcopy and hardcopy output?

Softcopy is temporary, hardcopy is permanent

Softcopy is in electronic form, hardcopy is in physical form (correct)

Softcopy is touchable, hardcopy is not touchable

Softcopy is editable, hardcopy is not editable

What is the main function of computer output?

To process information

To display information (correct)

To store information

To input information

Which type of output is not editable?

Softcopy

Monochrome display

Hardcopy (correct)

Color display

What is the main characteristic of softcopy output?

It is electronic form Signup and view all the answers

Which type of display device can be monochrome or color?

LCD (Liquid Crystal Displays) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between softcopy and hardcopy output devices?

Hardcopy devices are used to view physical output, softcopy devices are used to view electronic output Signup and view all the answers

What is the color depth supported by UXGA displays?

16.8 million colors Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the electron gun in a CRT monitor?

It shoots electrons onto a charged screen coated with phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dot pitch in a computer monitor?

To measure the distance between pixels on the screen Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a CRT monitor is responsible for creating one pixel on the screen?

Phosphorus coating Signup and view all the answers

What does VGA stand for in the context of displays?

Video Graphics Array Signup and view all the answers

What is the resolution supported by SVGA displays?

800X600 and 1024X768 Signup and view all the answers

Which hardware actually renders digital output to the displays in the context of VGA standards?

Video Graphics Card Signup and view all the answers

What is the refresh rate measured in for displays?

Hertz (cycles per second) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a Video Graphics Array (VGA) and a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)?

A VGA is used for converting digitized output from a computer into visuals, while a GPU is responsible for rendering digital output to the displays. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the sharpness of an image on a monitor screen?

The distance between pixels on the screen Signup and view all the answers

What is the average lifespan of a line matrix printer compared to laser printers?

7 to 10 years as compared to 3 years for laser printers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of dot matrix printers over other types of printers?

Printing on multi-part stationery Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate price range of the Epson printer mentioned in the text?

$5000 to $300000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the major disadvantage of impact printers, as mentioned in the text?

Limited color performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated cost per print for a line matrix printer?

Approx. 30 paisa to 60 paisa Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a print-shuttle in a line printer?

Print one row of dots instead of a column Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable advantage of dot matrix printers in terms of ink usage?

As the ink runs out, the printout fades gradually Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate price of the Printronix Line Printer in India?

IRs. 225,000/- Signup and view all the answers

Which type of printer consumes considerably less energy than laser printers?

Line Matrix Printers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between impact and non-impact printers?

Impact printers use inked ribbon as ink, while non-impact printers use powder, liquid, or wax as ink Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a dot matrix printer?

It uses a print head that runs back and forth on the page and prints by impact Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the inked ribbon in an impact printer?

To transfer ink to the paper by striking against it Signup and view all the answers

What determines the print quality of non-impact printers?

Use of powder, liquid, or wax as ink Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary downside of impact printers in terms of print quality?

Can only print Near Letter Quality (NLQ) prints Signup and view all the answers

What is the striking mechanism used in impact printers?

Inked ribbon against the paper Signup and view all the answers

Fundamentals of IT: Output Devices Quiz

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What is the primary difference between softcopy and hardcopy output?

What is the main function of computer output?

Which type of output is not editable?

What is the main characteristic of softcopy output?

Which type of display device can be monochrome or color?

What is the primary difference between softcopy and hardcopy output devices?

What is the color depth supported by UXGA displays?

What is the function of the electron gun in a CRT monitor?

What is the purpose of dot pitch in a computer monitor?

Which component of a CRT monitor is responsible for creating one pixel on the screen?

What does VGA stand for in the context of displays?

What is the resolution supported by SVGA displays?

Which hardware actually renders digital output to the displays in the context of VGA standards?

What is the refresh rate measured in for displays?

What is the main difference between a Video Graphics Array (VGA) and a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)?

What determines the sharpness of an image on a monitor screen?

What is the average lifespan of a line matrix printer compared to laser printers?

What is the primary advantage of dot matrix printers over other types of printers?

What is the approximate price range of the Epson printer mentioned in the text?

What is the major disadvantage of impact printers, as mentioned in the text?

What is the estimated cost per print for a line matrix printer?

What is the primary function of a print-shuttle in a line printer?

What is a notable advantage of dot matrix printers in terms of ink usage?

What is the approximate price of the Printronix Line Printer in India?

Which type of printer consumes considerably less energy than laser printers?

What is the primary difference between impact and non-impact printers?

What is the main characteristic of a dot matrix printer?

What is the function of the inked ribbon in an impact printer?

What determines the print quality of non-impact printers?

What is the primary downside of impact printers in terms of print quality?

What is the striking mechanism used in impact printers?

Why do non-impact printers have a higher print cost compared to impact printers?

What is the main advantage of non-impact printers over impact printers?

Which type of printer has a 9-Pin Head Dot Matrix Printer as an example?

What kind of head does a Dot Matrix Printer have?

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