Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
A company wants to set up a workstation where employees can see reports on screen, print copies, and listen to audio alerts. Which combination of output devices should they install?
A company wants to set up a workstation where employees can see reports on screen, print copies, and listen to audio alerts. Which combination of output devices should they install?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify devices for each output need
Reports on screen need a monitor, printed copies need a printer, audio alerts need speakers.Step 2: Match devices to options
Monitor, Printer, Speaker includes monitor, printer, and speaker, covering all output needs.Step 3: Exclude incorrect devices
Keyboard and microphone are input devices; scanner is input device, so options B, C, and D are incorrect.Visual Aid & Analogy:
Output Type Device Real-World Analogy Display Monitor TV or movie screen Hardcopy Printer Copy machine Audio Speaker Home stereo speakers This table shows how output devices deliver information to users in different sensory ways.
Final Answer:
Monitor, Printer, Speaker -> Option AQuick Check:
Screen + print + sound = Monitor, Printer, Speaker [OK]
Quick Trick: Screen, print, sound = monitor, printer, speaker [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Including input devices like keyboard or microphone
- Confusing scanner with printer
- Missing speaker for audio alerts
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