Computer Hardware - Engineering

Q1:

COM1 is typically represented by which of the following?

A 15 pin port

B 9 pin male port

C 9 pin female port

D 25 pin male port

E None of the above

ANS:B - 9 pin male port

COM1 port is a serial port on a computer. A serial port is a socket enabling peripheral devices like a mouse or a modem to connect to the computer via a cable. Newer computers do not have a COM1 port; they connect to peripherals via a USB port instead.