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Peripheral devise are the computer devices that are connected to the computer externally such as printer, scanner, keyboard, mouse, tape device, microphone and external modem. They can be internal such as CD-ROM or internal modem and external as the scanner, printer and Zip drive. Peripheral devices can be classified according to their functions.
Input
Input devices are the type of the computer devices that are used to provide the control signals to the computer. Keyboard and the Mouse are the examples of the input devices.
Output
Output devices are the devices that are used to display the results. Printer, scanner, speaker and the monitor are the examples of the output devices.
Storage
A storage device is a device that is used to store the information such as hard disk drive, flash drive, floppy disk and the tape drive.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn computing terms, a peripheral device is something attached to a computer but is not a part of it. That may include keyboards, mice, printers, game controllers, cameras, tape drives, external hard drives, scanners, speakers, microphones, etc.
While RAM itself would be considered a main component, additional RAM such as memory cards for a camera to expand its memory could be considered a peripheral device.
Devices like smart phones are technically not peripheral devices, but they can be attached to a computer and be used as such.
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∙ 13y agoPeripherals are either input or output devices which can be connected and disconnected from your computer. Input peripherals are things that send information TO your PC like keyboards and mice. Output peripherals take information FROM your computer such as printers and monitors.
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∙ 11y agoaccording to wikepedia, A peripheral is a device that is connected to a host computer, but not part of it.
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∙ 12y agoPeripheral device are the computer devices that are connected to the computer externally such as printer, scanner, keyboard, mouse, tape device microphone and external modem
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∙ 11y agoA peripheral is anything that can be plugged into the outside of your computer. (Monitor, USB, keyboard, mouse.. etc.)
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What is an explanation of the term peripheral devices?
periperal is a device that is in the computer
Devices such as PCs and workstations that are connected to a server are called?
they are called pheripherals.
What devices does your computer need to accomplish input and output functions?
peripheral devices
Which term describes all the programs needed for a computer and its peripheral devices to function properly?
system software
Can you store a list of names and addresses on a peripheral?
Some storage devices can be classed as peripheral devices, so yes you can.
“Memory drivers are peripheral devices “give your opinion on this statement?
Memory drives are peripheral devices that are very useful
Is a modem a peripheral device?
A modem is a peripheral device based on the fact that peripheral devices are devices located on the outside of a computer
What is used to add memory or connect peripheral devices to a notebook computer?
A PC card is used to connect peripheral devices to a notebook computer.
What part of software allow the operating system to communicate with peripheral devices?
The device drivers allow the operating system to communicate with peripheral devices.
What general term describes the physical equipment of a computer system such as its video screen keyboard and storage devices?
Peripheral
Does Xbox 360 have peripheral devices?
not sure
WHAT ARE USB PORTS FOR?
For communicating with peripheral devices.
