Hardware/Software - Inputs & Outputs (Printers)

Question 1

What is an input device?

Answer 1

Devices that are used to put information into the computer

Question 2

What is an output device?

Answer 2

Devices that are used to get information out of the computer

Question 3

Advantages of a laser printer? (2)

Answer 3

• Produces high quality output

* Very fast

Question 4

Disadvantage of a laser printer?

Answer 4

Can be expensive to buy

Question 5

Advantages of an inkjet printer? (2)

Answer 5

• Less expensive than a laser printer to buy

* Can produce high quality output

Question 6

Disadvantages of an inkjet printer? (2)

Answer 6

• Running costs can be high due to cost of ink cartridges

* Slower than laser printers

Question 7

What is printer speed measured in?

Answer 7

Pages per minute (ppm)

Question 8

What are Capital Costs?

Answer 8

The cost of buying a printer

Question 9

What are Running Costs?

Answer 9

The costs to run a printer (eg cost of electricity, paper)

Question 10

What is printer accuracy also known as?

Answer 10

Resolution