Output Devices

OUTPUT DEVICES

OTPUT DEVICE  is

any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an information processing system (such as a computer) to the outside world.

EXAMPLES

MONITOR

A

monitor is the screen on which words, numbers, and graphics can be seem.  The monitor is the most common output device.

COMPACT DISK  Some

compact disks can be used to put information on.  This is called burning information to a CD. NOTE:  A CD can also be an input device.

PRINTER

A

printer prints whatever is on the monitor onto paper.  Printers can print words, numbers, or pictures.

SPEAKER

A

speaker gives you sound output from your computer.  Some speakers are built into the computer and some are separate.

DISK DRIVES

A

disk drive is used to record information from the computer onto a floppy disk or CD.

FLOPPY DISK A

floppy disk is used to record information on.  The information is stored on the floppy disk and can be used later or used on another computer.

HEADPHONES  Headphones

give sound output from the computer.  They are similar to speakers, except they are worn on the ears so only one person can hear the output at a time.

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