Question

What is meant by "Output device" in Computer Science?
1. Any component that receives the output from a computer
2. Any component that displays output on the computer
3. Any component that sends data to a computer
4. Both A & B

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Both A & B

The correct answer is Any component that receives the output from a computer and Any component that displays output on the computer.

• An output device is any component that receives the output from a computer and any component that displays output on the computer.
• It is any peripheral that receives data from a computer, usually for display, projection, or physical reproduction.
  • For example, the image shows an inkjet printer, an output device that makes a hard copy of anything shown on the monitor.
  • Monitors and printers are two of the most commonly used known output devices used with a computer. 

• Some input devices are:
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Microphone
  • Bar code reader
  • Graphics tablet
• Some output devices are:
  • Monitor
  • Printer
  • Speaker