Output unit

Output Units

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If you're printing larger materials such as maps, blueprints, and engineering diagrams, a conventional printer may not do the job. In most cases, these materials require large-format printing, and small-scale printing simply can't capture the level of detail that these projects often demand. To help achieve the best results, you may want to use a plotter.


Key Differences:

Precision: Plotters are more precise for drawing detailed lines, while printers are better for general printing.

Size: Plotters can handle bigger paper sizes, while printers are usually smaller.

Speed: Printers are usually faster for printing simple documents, while plotters take more time for complex drawings.

Plotters vs Printers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVk6fYx68RA


read page 12

Inkjet plotter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wPv75hYGAM

read pg 12

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Flatbed Plotter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOoNJe6pSfU

read pg 12

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Drum Plotter

Categorisation of software

Categorize

Options (16)

Keyboard

Monitor

Mouse

CPU

Graphics card

RAM

Motherboard

Hard Drive

Operating System (Windows, Linux etc)

Antivirus

Web Browser (Google chrome, Opera, Firefox)

Microsoft Word, Google Docs

Mobile Apps (e.g., Instagram, WhatsApp)

Games (e.g: Minecraft)

Database Management System

Adobe Photoshop

Organize these options into the right categories

Hardware

Software

Operating systems (OS) are software that manage computer hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.

PG 13

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVyKkcPoRb8

Operating System (OS)

• Compiler: Translates the whole program at once.

• Interpreter: Translates and executes the program line by line.

• Assembler: Translates assembly language into machine language.

Language translators

Open Ended

What chores do you or your family do to keep the house clean and organized?

Utility software is a type of computer program designed to help your computer work better. Imagine your computer is like a big machine, and utility software is like the tools or cleaners that help keep the machine running smoothly.

Here are a few examples of what utility software does:

Cleaning up your computer: Some programs help clean up unnecessary files, making your computer faster.

Protecting your computer: Antivirus software helps protect your computer from viruses and harmful programs.

Organizing data: There are programs that help organize or back up your files, so you don’t lose anything important.

In short, utility software makes sure your computer stays fast, safe, and organized.

Utility Software

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of utility software?

(More than one answer can be correct)

• Microsoft Word

• Norton Antivirus

• Disk Cleanup

• Google Chrome

• WinRAR
  

​Programs like Norton or McAfee that protect your computer from viruses.

​​Antivirus

​A tool on your computer that removes unnecessary files to free up space and make it run faster.

​​Disk clean up

Programs like WinRAR or 7-Zip that make large files smaller so they take up less space.

​​File Compression Tools

Tools like Google Drive or Dropbox that help you save copies of your important files.

Backup Software

Complete pg 16 and 17