GHANA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEM DEPARTMENT

OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Name: Evans Edzameh

Index: 1702039729
Group: BIT Group B
Course: Introduction to structured programme design
Course Code: CICS 111

Assignments 1

With the aid of Images numbered as figures in your document , write short note on the following
concepts.

1.Output device
An output device is any hardware device used to send data from a computer to another device or
user. Usually, most output peripherals are meant for human use, so they receive the processed
data from the computer and transform it in the form of audio, video, or physical reproductions.

2.Types of Output device

Types of output devices include monitors, printers, speakers, and projectors.
 Monitors are the most common output device and display visual information such as text,
images, and videos.

Printers produce hard copies of documents or images on paper. Speakers produce sound output
for audio and multimedia applications.

Projectors display images or videos on a larger screen or surface.

Softcopy output device

A softcopy output device refers to a device that produces output in a digital or electronic format,
rather than a physical or hardcopy format. Softcopy output devices are commonly used in
computer systems to display or present information to users.
Examples of softcopy output devices include computer monitors, projectors, and electronic
displays. These devices use electronic signals to display text, images, videos, and other forms of
digital content. They allow users to view and interact with information in a digital format,
without the need for printing or physical copies.

Monitor

Projector

Hardcopy output device

A hardcopy output device is a device that produces a physical copy or printout of digital
information. Some examples of hardcopy output devices include, printers, plotters, photocopiers
Types of monitors and printers
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitor: This is an older type of monitor that uses a large, bulky tube
to display images. CRT monitors are heavy and take up a lot of space, but they can produce high-
quality images.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitor: LCD monitors are thinner and lighter than CRT
monitors. They use a liquid crystal display to produce images. LCD monitors are energy-efficient
and have a flat screen, making them popular for desktop computers and laptops.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Monitor: LED monitors are similar to LCD monitors, but they use
LED backlighting instead of fluorescent lights. LED monitors are more energy-efficient and can
produce brighter images with better contrast.
Printers:
Inkjet Printer: Inkjet printers use small nozzles to spray ink onto paper, creating images and text.
They are affordable and can produce high-quality color prints. Inkjet printers are commonly used
for home and small office printing.

Laser Printer: Laser printers use a laser beam to transfer toner onto paper, creating images and
text. They are faster and more efficient than inkjet printers, making them suitable for high-
volume printing. Laser printers are commonly used in offices and businesses.
All-in-One Printer: All-in-one printers combine the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and
sometimes fax machine into a single device. They are versatile and convenient, allowing users to
perform multiple tasks without needing separate devices.