A/An ______ is an interface on a computer to which you can connect a device.

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  1. amine
  2. dongle
  3. array
  4. port

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Option 4 : port
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The correct answer is Port.

Key Points

  • A computer port is a virtual point where network connections start and end which are standardised for each purpose.
  • The port is an interface that lets you connect the computer to any device. Hence option 4 is correct.
  • Each port is assigned a number, for example, HTTP transmits the information through port number 80.
  • USB-A, USB-B, and USB-C are a few examples of computer ports.

Additional Information

  • A dongle is a small computer hardware device that connects to a port on another device and allows you to access the network by plugging it into a USB port on the computer.
  • An array is a data structure that involves a collection of data each is identified by at least one array index.
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