Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Output Methods

These flashcards summarize the advantages and disadvantages of various output methods discussed in the lecture.

Advantages of using a printer for output

Affordable, flexible output types and locations, handles large volumes, highly reliable.

Disadvantages of using a printer for output

Requires operator intervention, software compatibility issues, expensive supplies, slow, environmentally unfriendly.

Advantages of using a display screen for output

Interactive, real-time, quiet, good for navigating databases/files, ideal for temporary messages.

Disadvantages of using a display screen for output

Needs cabling/setup space, requires a system to capture/store screen data.

Advantages of audio output and podcasts

Good for individuals, transient messages, hands-free work, wide distribution.

Disadvantages of audio output and podcasts

Requires earbuds to avoid disturbing others, limited application.

Advantages of using mobile devices for output

Highly portable, interactive via gestures, allows zoom/magnification.

Disadvantages of using mobile devices for output

Small screen size, confusing icons/buttons, easily lost.

Advantages of electronic output (email, websites, blogs, RSS)

Reduces paper, easily updated, supports broadcast and interaction.

Disadvantages of electronic output

Poor email formatting, hard to convey tone, websites need regular maintenance.