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    Which of the following is an output device in a computer?
    Question

    Which of the following is an output device in a computer?

    A.

    Mouse

    B.

    Printer

    C.

    Scanner

    D.

    Web cam

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) Printer

    Explanation:

    • An output device is a hardware component that receives data from a computer and displays, prints, or transmits the processed information.
    • A printer is an output device because it produces a hard copy of digital documents, images, or text from the computer.

    Information Booster:

    Types of Output Devices in a Computer:

    Output Device

    Function

    Monitor (Screen)

    Displays visual output (text, images, videos).

    Printer

    Produces hard copies of digital data on paper.

    Speakers

    Convert digital audio signals into sound.

    Projector

    Displays computer screen output on a larger surface.

    Additional Knowledge:

    Difference Between Input and Output Devices:

    Device

    Type

    Example

    Mouse

    Input

    Helps in pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

    Scanner

    Input

    Converts physical documents into digital form.

    Webcam

    Input

    Captures live images and videos.

    Printer

    Output

    Prints digital documents on paper.

    • Input devices (e.g., Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner, Webcam) send data to the computer.
    • Output devices (e.g., Printer, Monitor, Speaker) receive and display/process data from the computer.

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