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Explain the divisions of output.

      

Explain the divisions of output.

  

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Kavungya
SOFTCOPY OUTPUT.
This is where the end results are displayed on a screen. The user can see the results, but cannot touch them.
The output lasts for a short-time only, i.e., it is available only as long as it appears on the screen.
Examples of Softcopy Output devices.
- Visual Display Units (VDU) / Monitor.
- Audio Response Units.
- Speakers.

HARDCOPY OUTPUT.
Hardcopy implies that the output is permanent, i.e. it can be retained for an indefinite period.
The user can see & touch the results.
Hardcopy is desirable if the information or the results of the computer working is to be maintained for future reference/ use.
Examples of Hardcopy Output devices.
- Printers.
- Graph Plotters.
- Microforms.
Kavungya answered the question on April 2, 2019 at 06:54


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