6. Output

Once the processing has taken place and a decision has been made, the computer will send the correct signal to the output device. 

computer output

For a central heating system, this might be to turn the heating on or off.  For a greenhouse watering system this might be to turn the sprinklers on or off.

Sending the message and the resulting action is known as the ‘output’ stage.

 

 

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