15 multiple-choice quiz questions about computer output devices

1. Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• A) Keyboard
• B) Monitor
• C) Mouse
• D) Scanner
  Answer: B) Monitor
  Explanation: A monitor is used to display the output from a computer. Other options like the keyboard and mouse are input devices.

2. What type of device is a printer?

• A) Input device
• B) Output device
• C) Processing device
• D) Storage device
  Answer: B) Output device
  Explanation: A printer is an output device as it produces a hard copy of digital data.

3. Which of the following is not an output device?

• A) Speakers
• B) Projector
• C) Mouse
• D) Monitor
  Answer: C) Mouse
  Explanation: A mouse is an input device used to interact with the computer.

4. Which device provides audio output from a computer?

• A) Scanner
• B) Microphone
• C) Speaker
• D) Monitor
  Answer: C) Speaker
  Explanation: Speakers output sound generated by the computer.

5. Which of the following devices is used to project a computer’s display onto a large surface?

• A) Monitor
• B) Projector
• C) Printer
• D) Scanner
  Answer: B) Projector
  Explanation: A projector is an output device that projects visual output from the computer onto a screen or wall.

6. Which device is used to produce hard copies of documents?

• A) Scanner
• B) Printer
• C) Monitor
• D) Speaker
  Answer: B) Printer
  Explanation: A printer provides a physical copy (hard copy) of a digital document.

7. Which of the following is not a function of an output device?

• A) Displaying images
• B) Playing sound
• C) Scanning documents
• D) Printing text
  Answer: C) Scanning documents
  Explanation: Scanning documents is a function of an input device, such as a scanner, not an output device.

8. What type of printer uses toner to print?

• A) Inkjet Printer
• B) Laser Printer
• C) Dot Matrix Printer
• D) Thermal Printer
  Answer: B) Laser Printer
  Explanation: Laser printers use toner (a powdered substance) to print text and images.

9. Which of the following devices outputs visual display only and does not produce hard copies?

• A) Monitor
• B) Plotter
• C) Printer
• D) Projector
  Answer: A) Monitor
  Explanation: A monitor displays information visually on a screen but does not produce physical (hard copy) output.

10. Which type of monitor provides the sharpest image quality?

• A) CRT Monitor
• B) LED Monitor
• C) LCD Monitor
• D) Plasma Monitor
  Answer: B) LED Monitor
  Explanation: LED monitors offer better image quality, brightness, and contrast compared to older CRT and some LCD monitors.

11. Which output device is commonly used for large engineering drawings and blueprints?

• A) Printer
• B) Plotter
• C) Monitor
• D) Projector
  Answer: B) Plotter
  Explanation: Plotters are specialized output devices used for printing large-scale engineering and architectural drawings.

12. What is the primary purpose of a sound card in a computer?

• A) Input sound
• B) Output sound
• C) Store sound files
• D) Process text
  Answer: B) Output sound
  Explanation: A sound card is responsible for converting digital audio data into sound output, usually through speakers.

13. Which of the following is an output device that is used for displaying video games or movies in large formats?

• A) Monitor
• B) Projector
• C) Printer
• D) Headphones
  Answer: B) Projector
  Explanation: Projectors are often used for displaying media on a large surface such as a wall or screen.

14. Which type of printer is commonly used in offices for printing large volumes of documents?

• A) Inkjet Printer
• B) Laser Printer
• C) Dot Matrix Printer
• D) Thermal Printer
  Answer: B) Laser Printer
  Explanation: Laser printers are fast and efficient for printing large volumes, making them common in office environments.

15. Which of the following is considered a soft copy output device?

• A) Printer
• B) Monitor
• C) Plotter
• D) Scanner
  Answer: B) Monitor
  Explanation: A monitor provides soft copy output, meaning it displays digital information that can be viewed on screen without producing a physical document.