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Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Data Output (Questions)

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A monitor and printer are two devices for the output of data. The data has been Input, Processed and now it has to be Output. As with Input, there are various devices in relation to Output.

Test your knowledge on the subject of Data Output by answering the following questions.

Which could not be used to view output of a process?

[ ]	Graphics tablet
[ ]	Plotter
[ ]	Printer
[ ]	VDU

A plotter produces 'hardcopy'. This means .......

[ ]	it prints a copy which is hard to read
[ ]	it prints a permanent copy
[ ]	it prints on hard materials like sheet metal
[ ]	it prints onto rigid paper which is hard to tear

Which is unlikely to be a suitable output device?

[ ]	A monitor displaying the word 'Alarm'
[ ]	A siren in a computer controlled alarm
[ ]	Flashing lights in a computer controlled alarm
[ ]	Lights and a siren in a computer controlled alarm

Which is not an advantage of a 'hardcopy'?

[ ]	It can be viewed after the computer is switched off
[ ]	It consumes expensive materials such as paper and ink
[ ]	It is harder to corrupt after creation
[ ]	It lasts after the computer is switched off

Which is an advantage of 'hardcopy'?

[ ]	It can be recycled after use
[ ]	It can remain accessible for decades
[ ]	It increases the carbon footprint
[ ]	It takes up lots of space to store

What is meant by 'softcopy'?

[ ]	A cd which has melted
[ ]	A digital document which cannot be printed
[ ]	A paper printout which has got wet
[ ]	An unprinted digital document

Which is not an advantage of a 'softcopy'?

[ ]	Can be transported between computers electronically
[ ]	Digital files need careful storage if being archived
[ ]	Easier to carry because they are not bulky
[ ]	Easier to store because they take up little office space

Which of these is not a simple output device?

[ ]	Actuator
[ ]	CD-RW drive
[ ]	Inkjet printer
[ ]	Monitor

Which is not an output device?

[ ]	Actuator
[ ]	Bell
[ ]	OMR
[ ]	Video projector

10.

Select a device suitable for speech synthesis output.

[ ]	Loudspeakers
[ ]	Microphone
[ ]	Speech chip
[ ]	Speech tablet

Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Data Output (Answers)

Which could not be used to view output of a process?

[x]	Graphics tablet
[ ]	Plotter
[ ]	Printer
[ ]	VDU

A graphics tablet is an input device

A plotter produces 'hardcopy'. This means .......

[ ]	it prints a copy which is hard to read
[x]	it prints a permanent copy
[ ]	it prints on hard materials like sheet metal
[ ]	it prints onto rigid paper which is hard to tear

Which is unlikely to be a suitable output device?

[x]	A monitor displaying the word 'Alarm'
[ ]	A siren in a computer controlled alarm
[ ]	Flashing lights in a computer controlled alarm
[ ]	Lights and a siren in a computer controlled alarm

It is an ALARM! It has to attract attention

Which is not an advantage of a 'hardcopy'?

[ ]	It can be viewed after the computer is switched off
[x]	It consumes expensive materials such as paper and ink
[ ]	It is harder to corrupt after creation
[ ]	It lasts after the computer is switched off

Hardcopy is a big expense in most companies

Which is an advantage of 'hardcopy'?

[ ]	It can be recycled after use
[x]	It can remain accessible for decades
[ ]	It increases the carbon footprint
[ ]	It takes up lots of space to store

What is meant by 'softcopy'?

[ ]	A cd which has melted
[ ]	A digital document which cannot be printed
[ ]	A paper printout which has got wet
[x]	An unprinted digital document

Softcopies are normally viewed on a monitor

Which is not an advantage of a 'softcopy'?

[ ]	Can be transported between computers electronically
[x]	Digital files need careful storage if being archived
[ ]	Easier to carry because they are not bulky
[ ]	Easier to store because they take up little office space

New technology can make old data files un-readable

Which of these is not a simple output device?

[ ]	Actuator
[x]	CD-RW drive
[ ]	Inkjet printer
[ ]	Monitor

CD-RW drives are both input and output devices

Which is not an output device?

[ ]	Actuator
[ ]	Bell
[x]	OMR
[ ]	Video projector

OMR - Optical Mark Reader

10.

Select a device suitable for speech synthesis output.

[x]	Loudspeakers
[ ]	Microphone
[ ]	Speech chip
[ ]	Speech tablet