AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLS TRAINING

AND ENTERPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT.

STUDENT NAME: KWARTENG ENOCK OWUSU

INDEX NUMBER: 5230100492

COURSE(CODE): COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SYSTEM

ESSENTIALS (ICT 113)
LECTURER: MR. EMMANUEL ABAIDOO

ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION: Find out more about the following;
a. Serial Port
b. Parallel Port
c. Modem Port
d. VGA Port
 ASSIGNMENT
Find out more about the following;
e. Serial Port
f. Parallel Port
g. Modem Port
h. VGA Port

1. Serial Port: A serial port is a type of interface that allows the transfer of data one bit at
a time. Serial ports are often used to connect devices such as modems, terminals, and
various peripherals to computers. Serial ports usually have a 9-pin or 25-pin male
connector.

Image of Serial Port

2. : A parallel port is a type of interface that allows the transfer of data in multiple bits at
once. Parallel ports are mainly used to connect printers to computers, but can also be
used for other devices such as scanners and external hard drives. Parallel ports
usually have a 25-pin female connector

Images of Parallel port

3. Modem Port: A modem port is a type of interface that connects a computer’s modem
to the telephone network. A modem is a device that modulates and demodulates
analog signals to enable digital communication over phone lines. Modem ports can
vary in shape and size, but often use RJ-11 connectors
 Image of Modem Port

4. VGA Port: A VGA (Video Graphics Array) port is a type of interface that carries
analog video signals. VGA ports are commonly used to connect monitors, projectors,
and TVs to computers and other video sources. VGA ports have a 15-pin D-
subminiature connector, also known as DE-15 or HD-15

Image of VGA Port