Q. An example of peripheral equipment is
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
printer
Explanation:
Peripheral equipment refers to external devices connected to a computer to input, output, or store data.
- A printer is an output peripheral used to produce a hard copy of digital documents.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (B) CPU: The central processing unit is the core component of the computer, not a peripheral.
- (C) Spreadsheet: This is software, not hardware — not a peripheral.
- (D) Microcomputer: It is a complete computer system, not a peripheral device.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Peripheral equipment refers to external devices connected to a computer to input, output, or store data.
- A printer is an output peripheral used to produce a hard copy of digital documents.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (B) CPU: The central processing unit is the core component of the computer, not a peripheral.
- (C) Spreadsheet: This is software, not hardware — not a peripheral.
- (D) Microcomputer: It is a complete computer system, not a peripheral device.