SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 144

SSC CGL Tier II - 7 March 2023 - Shift 1 • Computer • Q144

Which among the following ports is also called as mouse port?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is PS/2 i.e.

  • The port that is also called a "mouse port" is the "PS/2" port.
  • PS/2 ports were commonly used for connecting computer mice and keyboards to personal computers.
  • The term "PS/2" comes from the Personal System/2 computer series by IBM, where these ports were initially introduced.
  • These ports are usually small, round, and color-coded, with the purple one often designated for the keyboard and the green one for the mouse.
  • While they have become less common with the advent of USB ports for mice and keyboards, they are still recognized as PS/2 ports.