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A(n)…………is the interface used toconnect external devices to the computer.

A. DRIVE

B. EXPANSIONHUB

C. HUB

D. PORT

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Answer:

D. PORT

Step-by-step explanation:

A Port is the interface used to connect external devices to computer.

Ports are of various types based on the type of communication interface:

For example:

  • Serial port : information transfer takes place one bit at a time.
  • Parallel port : transfer of multiple bits at a time.
  • Ethernet : used for connecting network cable
  • USB : Universal Serial Bus

Computer peripherals like mouse,keyboard, modem, printer etc connect to the computer via the port which is in accordance with their specified communication interface.

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