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An input/output device at which data enters or leaves a computer system is

A. Keyboard

B. Terminal

C. Printer

D. Plotter

E. None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The correct answer is B: Terminal.
Let's break down why:

* What is an Input/Output (I/O) Device? I/O devices are how we, as users, interact with a computer. They allow us to give the computer instructions (input) and for the computer to show us results (output).

* Option A: Keyboard A keyboard is primarily an input device. We use it to type data *into* the computer. It doesn't generally *display* information *from* the computer.

* Option B: Terminal A terminal is a device that combines both input and output capabilities. It typically includes a display screen (output) and a keyboard (input), allowing for two-way communication with the computer system. It acts as an interface to access the computer.

* Option C: Printer A printer is primarily an output device. It takes data *from* the computer and prints it on paper. It doesn't usually allow us to give instructions *to* the computer.

* Option D: Plotter A plotter is another type of output device, similar to a printer, but typically used for larger-format graphics. It also doesn't generally receive instructions from a user.

* Option E: None of the above Since a terminal *is* an I/O device, this option is incorrect.

In summary: A terminal allows data to both *enter* (input - via keyboard) and *leave* (output - via the screen) the computer system, making it the most fitting answer.

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Comments (2)

  1. Vala Sailo
    Vala Sailo:
    9 months ago

    Correct Answer: B. Terminal

    Explanation:
    A terminal is an input/output (I/O) device through which a user can interact with a computer. It allows input (keyboard) and output (display screen), enabling data to enter and leave the system.

    Keyboard (A) is only an input device, while printer and plotter are only output devices. Hence, Terminal is correct.

  2. Zubair Ansari
    Zubair Ansari:
    8 years ago

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