Question

what is ports in computer and name all the ports​

Answer 1

Answer:

Features of Computer ports:

We can connect external devices to the computer with the help of ports and cables.

These are basically slots on motherboard where we connect external devices, or we can plug in external devices through cables.

Mouse, keyboards, printers, speakers are some examples of external devices that connected to the computer through ports.

Types of ports:

1. Serial ports –

A serial port is basically a serial communication interface through which information transforms one bit at a time. It is one of the oldest type of interfaces.

These are basically used for external modems.

These are basically available in two versions in market these are 9 pins, 25 pin models.

Data travels at a speed of 115 kilo-bits per second.

2. Parallel ports –

A parallel port is basically a parallel communication interface through which information transforms multiple bits at a time.

These are basically used to connect peripherals such as scanners or printers.

These are also known as printer ports.

These are available in a 25 pin model.

Data travels at a speed of 150 kilo bits per second.

Answer 2

Explanation:

A port is a channel over which information flows between two or more devices.It is also known as bus.It can receive and send information from one devices to other.

Types or names of ports:-

1) Data and address bus

2) Control bus

3) Universal serial bus

4) ISA( Industry Standard Architecture Bus)

5) EISA Bus