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What is an “Output”?
Output is data that has been processed into a useful form. That is, computers
processed data (input) into information (output).
OUTPUT DEVICES
SPEAKERS
Computer speakers are hardware devices that transform the
signal from the computer's sound card into audio. Speakers create
sound using internal amplifiers that vibrate at different frequencies
according to data from the computer. This produces sound.
MONITOR
This is also called Visual Display Unit (VDU). It is used to get the data in the
form of a soft copy. Their functioning is exactly similar to the television. A monitor is
a piece of computer hardware that displays the video and graphics information
generated by a connected computer through the computer's video card.
Two Types of Monitor
a. CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) – a desktop monitor that contains a
cathode-ray tube. A CRT is a large, sealed tube.
b. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) - a desktop monitor that uses a liquid
crystal display to produce images.
PRINTER
A printer is an output device that creates a copy of
whatever is sent from the computer to the printer. Printers take
electronic data sent from a computer and generate a hard copy.
LCD PROJECTORS
This output device projects computer images or video
onto a screen or other flat surface.
HEADPHONE
Sometimes referred to as earphones, headphones are
hardware output device that are either plug into your computer line out
or your speakers to privately listen to audio without disturbing others.
Activity 1
Directions: Complete the table below. You can draw or cut out pictures of output
devices from newspapers, magazines, or any other resources and paste them on
the table.
Name of Functions/Uses Picture/Drawing
Output device
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Activity 2
Direction: Match the functions of output devices in Column A with the device
in the Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided
before the number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
______1. A type of output device that is used for displaying video, a. output devices
images, or computer data on a screen or other flat surface.
______2. A desktop monitor that uses a liquid crystal display to b. speaker
produce images.
______3. A piece of computer hardware that receives data from a c. projector
computer and then translates that data into another form.
______4. It is an output device that produces text and graphics on d. printer
a physical medium such as paper.
______5. A hardware output device that either plug into your e. CRT monitor
computer line out or your speakers to privately listen to audio
without disturbing others. f. output
______6. A type of output device that transforms the signal from the
computer's sound card into audio. g. headphones
______7. It is a desktop monitor that contains a cathode-ray tube.
______8. Any data that has been processed into a useful form. h. LCD monitor
Learner’s Signature______________________ Date Accomplished: ___________
Read the following questions. Write your answer in the space provided.
V. Reflection
Complete the
statement below.