Question

quiz - unit 4: home computing
computing systems
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what function do ports have?
they enable usb cables to work.
the talk to the device driver.
they are connection points between a computer and a device.
they connect the modem to the internet.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "They enable USB cables to work" is incorrect as ports are not about enabling cables but about connections.
• "They talk to the device driver" is wrong; device drivers communicate with hardware, not ports in this way.
• "They connect the modem to the Internet" is incorrect as ports on a computer are for connecting devices to the computer, not the modem to the Internet directly.
• "They are connection points between a computer and a device" is correct as computer ports (like USB, Ethernet, etc.) serve as physical or logical connection points for peripherals or other devices.

Answer:

C. They are connection points between a computer and a device