Unit 3 — Peripherals

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This unit discusses peripheral devices, which allow a computer to perform tasks it could not do on its own.
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Peripherals are a generic name for any device external to a computer, but still normally associated with its extended functionality. The purpose of peripherals is to extend and enhance what a computer is capable of doing without modifying the core components of the system. A printer is a good example of a peripheral. It is connected to a computer, extends its functionality, but is not actually part of the…
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The man daisy chained 3 portable USB drives to increase the storage on his laptop to 3 TB.
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A DIP switch is an attractive alternative to a jumper setup because there are no parts to lose.
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The student turned up the speakers to play a new MP3 for his friends.
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  • Which peripherals are currently attached to your computer? Make a list of them and describe their purpose.
  • What, in essence, is the main differences between a component and a peripheral? What role does convergence have in all this?
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