Name: ____________________________
Chapter 6 Notes Output Devices
1. _______________________________ is data that has been processed into a useful form.
2. An ___________________________________ is any hardware component that can convey
information to one or more people.
3. _____________ device visually conveys text, graphics, and video information. Information on
display device sometimes called ___________________ copy.
4. The __________________ houses a display device that is packaged as separate peripheral.
5. LCD monitor uses ____________ crystal display and has a small footprint.
6. Mobile devices that contain LCD displays include a notebook computer, Tablet PC, ultra
personal computer, portable media player, smart phone, and PDA.
7. _______________________ is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device.
Higher resolution makes image ______________, displays more text on screen, makes some
elements smaller.
8. In order to use an LCD monitor with a _______________ card, plug monitor into Digital Video
Interface (DVI) port or an HDMI port on computer
9. A ____________________________ displays image by applying voltage to layer of gas.
10. Digital television (DTV) and high-definition television (HDTV) uses digital signals to produce
crisper, higher-quality output on LCD and plasma televisions. ____________ (high-definition
television) is the most advanced form of digital TV.
11. A ___________________ Contains cathode-ray tube (CRT). Screen coated with tiny dots of
phosphor material. Each dot consists of a red, blue, and green phosphor.
12. The ________________________________________ encourages manufacturers to create
energy-efficient devices that require little power when not in use.
13. A ___________________ is an output device that produces text and graphics on a physical
medium. The result is hard copy, or printout. The two orientations are _________________ and
landscape.
14. A ______________________________ forms characters and graphics without striking paper.
____________________ printer sprays tiny drops of liquid ink onto paper.
15. Resolution of a printer is _________________ and clarity. It is measured by number of dots
per inch (dpi) the printer can ___________________.
16. A _____________________ printer is a color printer that produces photo-lab-quality pictures.
17. ____________________ is a standard technology that allows you to print pictures directly
from a digital camera.
18. A _________________ is a high-speed, high-quality nonimpact printer. Prints text and
graphics in high-quality resolution, ranging from 1,200 to 2,400 dpi
19. A __________________________ generates images by pushing electrically heated pins
against heat-sensitive paper. Dye-__________________ printer (also called a digital photo
printer) uses heat to transfer dye to specially coated paper.
20. A ______________________________ is a small, lightweight, battery-powered printer that
allows mobile user to print from notebook computer, Tablet PC, smart phone, or other personal
mobile device while traveling.
21. A ___________________ is a sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality drawings.
22. A Large-format printer creates photo-__________________-quality color prints.
23. A _______________ matrix printer is an impact printer that produces printed images when
tiny wire pins strike ribbon. Impact printer forms ______________________________ by striking
mechanism against inked ribbon that contacts paper.
24. A _______________________________ is a high-speed impact printer that prints entire line
at a time. The speed measured in lines per minute (lpm).
25. An ____________________ output device is a computer component that produces music,
speech, or other sounds. _______________________ and headsets are common devices.
26. A _______________________________ (fax) machine is a device that transmits and
receives documents over telephone lines. It converts an original document into a digitized image.
Many computers include fax capability.
27. A ______________________________ modem is a modem that allows you to send and
receive electronic documents as faxes.
28. A ___________________________ peripheral provides functionality of printer, scanner, copy
machine, and fax machine.
29. A ____________________________________ is a device that takes text and images from
computer screen and projects them onto larger screen. Examples are DLP projector and LCD
projector.
30. An _________________________ whiteboard is a touch-sensitive device that displays the
image on a connected computer screen. An example is a SMART board.
31. ____________________ feedback sends resistance to device in response to actions of user.
32. What are suggested output devices for the home user?______________________________
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33. What are suggested output devices for the small office/home office user? _______________
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34. What are suggested output devices for the mobile user? _____________________________
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35. What are suggested output devices for the power user? _____________________________
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36. What are suggested output devices for the large business user? _______________________
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37. What are suggested output devices for the physically challenged user? _________________
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