HardwareQuestion 11 of 100
Which of the following is an example of a peripheral (input) device?
a.The motherboard
b.The power supply
c.A keyboard
d.The system RAM
Explanation
A keyboard is an input peripheral that lets a user send data and commands to the computer. Peripherals are external devices that extend the computer's functionality. Output peripherals include monitors and printers, while the motherboard and RAM are internal core components.
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