YMAT1473 Introduction To Information Technology

Chapter 4 – Output Devices

Tutorial 4

1. a) Describe TWO (2) output devices needed for a video conferencing meeting.(6 marks)

=monitor- can be use for display

=speaker- enable the listener to listen to a sound as an outcome

b) Examine THREE (3) challenges of video conferencing meeting. (6 marks)

= -Audio quality issues

-network issues

-Differences in time zone

2. a) Between impact and non-impact printer, which category of printer is ideal for printing multipart forms?
(1mark)

b) Briefly explain the category of printer that you have chosen and provide TWO (2) examples to
support your answer. (4 marks)

=line printer

Dot-matrix printer

-impact ptinter from characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against inked

ribbon that physically contacts the paper

3. Your friend, James, is an obsessive fan of anime and manga. He likes to watch anime, play anime video
games and draw anime characters. James is also a major contributor under the comics and animation
section in Yahoo!

Briefly explain ONE (1) suitable output device that could be used by James when watching anime and
playing anime video games. (3 marks)

=monitor -can display the video games and anime

4.
a) Jonathon is a first year diploma student in Information Technology program. Describe ONE (1) output
device required by Jonathan in attending an online forum. (3 marks)
=monitor- to display the infomation

b) Jonathan wishes to purchase a printer for his studies. Suggest a suitable type of printer for him and
justify your selection. (5 marks)

=Ink jet printer-affordable price and

c) Describe ONE (1) output device required by Jonathan in order for him to purchase a printer online. (3
marks)

=monitor-to display the information

5. Jacy is a teacher in Ren Ren primay school. She is planning to use computer as teaching aids in Ren Ren
primary school.

a) Explain the usage of TWO (2) output devices that you think Jacy should use during the face to-face
teacher session. (6 marks)

=Projecter-can display the information

Speaker – to produce audio

b) List THREE (3) factors for output device selection. (6 marks)

= -the suitability of the output devices to the application

-speed of an output devices

-volume of information produced

6. Describe ONE (1) advantage and ONE (1) disadvantage of multifunctional devices (MFD). (4 marks)

= Advantage-less space required

Disadvantage-if the device break down, all functions will be lost