output device aqa ict 2010 examination info1

1
State, with a reason, what type of printer you would use for each of the
following tasks.
(a) Printing a letter
(b) Printing a colour photograph
(2 marks)
(2 marks)

Guidance for examiners on how to mark this question
a) Type of printer (1) + reason (1)
b) Type of printer (1) + reason (1)
Laserjet is a trade name – no mark

Example answer
a) A laser printer (1) because they are faster than most other types of printer (1)
b) An inkjet printer (1) because they can be used with specialist photographic paper to produce
high quality images (1)