Describe briefly the following terms (iv) peripheral device (v) port (vi) data bus (vii) input device – NABTEB QUESTION

(i) A peripheral device is a device that is attached/connected to the computer in order for it to function.

(ii) A port is a communication interface that allows peripheral devices to be attached to the computer. It could be serial or parallel.

(iii) Data bus is a pathway through which data are transmitted.

(iv) An input device is a device used for entering data into and/or gives instructions to the computer.