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Peripheral devices are devices used with a computer. Most think of peripherals as non-essential devices like printers, mice, joysticks, speakers, etc. The exact function depends on the exact peripheral.

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What is designed to specifically manage computer peripheral devices?

operating system


What are the peripherals connected to the computer system?

A computer device, such as a CD-ROM drive or printer, that is not part of the essential computer, i.e., the memory and microprocessor. Peripheral devices can be external -- such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner -- or internal, such as a CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem. Internal peripheral devices are often referred to as integrated peripherals.


What is the transmission protocol between a computer and a peripheral device?

The way a computer communicates with a peripheral device is through a device driver. A device driver is a low level computer program that allows higher level programs to communicate with a hardware device connected to the computer bus. Device drivers are hardware dependent and specific to an operating system.


What are the five basic element of the computer system?

The five components of a computer:input devices, output devices,system unit,storage devices,and communications devices.


Is a router a computer or a peripheral of computer?

Most Definitely A Peripheral. A router in itself does usually contain a microprocessor and some form of memory, but it is still a peripheral. Modern routers are sophisticated computer devices with storage, memory and network interfaces (possibly including wifi) to perform their routing functions. They may use a custom designed CPU or any of several available processors. Some may have a proprietary software system. Many use the freely available version of Linux or BSD Unix modified to perform routing and firewall filtering functions Although a router is accessible and configurable from a computer using a network connection (or a serial connection), it is an independent operating device with its own computing capability and is not a peripheral device to any specific computer.

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What is designed to specifically manage computer peripheral devices?

operating system


Is printer scanner and copier is peripheral of computer system?

A printer, scanner and copier are classed as peripheral devices. Like the monitor, keyboard and mouse, they are not part of the main computer system, being devices attached by cable or wi-fi to the computer's motherboard and system from the outside.


Which term describes all the programs needed for a computer and its peripheral devices to function properly?

system software


What is an information system for just one user?

A computer system for one user may be just one element, a computer, and related peripheral elements, devices.


Are speakers a peripheral?

Yes speakers are peripheral devices, along with keyboards, mice, earphones/ headphones and USB drives


The transmission protocol between a computer and its peripheral devices in handled by a?

A special piece of system software called a device driver.


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 do you understand by computer network Give examples of peripheral devices?

A computer network is a system that connects multiple computers and devices to share resources and information, allowing for communication and data exchange. Examples of peripheral devices include printers, scanners, external hard drives, and webcams, which can be connected to a computer or network to enhance its functionality and facilitate various tasks.


What is a device that connects to the system unit?

A peripheral device is a device that connects to the system unit of a computer. Examples include keyboards, mice, printers, and external hard drives. These devices extend the functionality of the computer system.


Full form of scsi?

SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface. It is a set of standards for connection and transfer of data to peripheral devices.


A place on the system unit that allows the transfer of data between a variety of peripheral devices and the computer is a?

You are referring to a port.


What general term describes the physical equipment of a computer system such as its video screen keyboard and storage devices?

Peripheral