logo

Exam-style practice

Output devices and their uses answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Output devices and their uses. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology.

Answer explanations

Question 1 of 2

Review the answer support, then move sideways through the set.

Paper 1 structured question: Output devices and their uses

Paper 1Theory2 marks

Description

Output Devices Overview

Consider the following output devices: monitor, laser printer, and speaker. Each serves a different purpose and has specific benefits and drawbacks.

DeviceFeaturesApplicationsBenefitsDrawbacks
MonitorDisplays images and textGeneral computer useHigh resolution, immediate visual feedbackCan cause eye strain over long use
Laser printerPrints high-quality text and imagesOffice document printingFast printing, sharp outputHigher initial cost
SpeakerOutputs soundAudio playback, alertsClear audio outputQuality varies, requires power
  1. a

    Describe one benefit and one drawback of using a monitor as an output device.

    [2]