The output displayed on a monitor is called a:

This question differentiates between various forms of computer output, specifically focusing on what is displayed on a screen.

• Soft Copy is the correct answer. A soft copy refers to an electronic display of information, such as text, images, or videos, shown on a monitor, television, or any other display device. It is intangible, temporary, and can be easily modified or deleted.
• Printout is incorrect. A printout is a physical copy of data or information produced by a printer, typically on paper.
• Hard Copy is incorrect. A hard copy is a physical, tangible record of information, usually on paper or film, that can be held and touched. A printout is a type of hard copy.
• Duplicate Copy is incorrect. A duplicate copy simply means an exact replica of something, which could be either a soft copy or a hard copy. It doesn't specifically define the output displayed on a monitor.

The distinction between tangible (hard) and intangible (soft) forms of output is fundamental in computing.