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Output devices and their uses practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Output devices and their uses. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology.

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

Device	Features	Applications	Benefits	Drawbacks
Monitor	Displays images and text	General computer use	High resolution, immediate visual feedback	Can cause eye strain over long use
Laser printer	Prints high-quality text and images	Office document printing	Fast printing, sharp output	Higher initial cost
Speaker	Outputs sound	Audio playback, alerts	Clear audio output	Quality varies, requires power

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