ACTIVITY SHEET
TLE – Information and Communication Technology
Computer System Servicing
Grade 7
Understanding the Computer System
D. Ports - External connecting sockets on the outside of the computer. This is a pathway into and out
of the computer. A port lets users plug in outside peripherals, such as monitors, scanners and
printers.
Table 1. The Ports and their function
Type of Port Function Illustration
Serial Port Intended for serial type mouse and older
camera
Parallel Port Also called as printer port. This is only for
old model printer. It has 25 pins. It is a
female port.
VGA (Video Used to connect monitors. It has 15 pins
Graphic Array) and it is a female port.
Port
USB (Universal High speed serial interface that is used with
Serial Bus) Port almost all devices. It is used to connect
latest model printers, pen drives, cell
phones etc. it has 4 pins.
PS/2 Port Simple, 6-pin, low-speed serial connections
commonly dedicated to a keyboard and
mouse.
Power Port Intended for power cord.
S-Video Port S-Video connections are available on
certain source components and video
display devices, and offer a higher level of
video performance over composite video
signals.
Audio Port Intended for plugging in the speaker or
headset.
LAN (Local Area A physical interface often used for
Networking) Port terminating twisted pair type cables used to
connect computers onto a local-area
networks (LAN), especially Ethernet RJ-45
connectors
MATCHING TYPE TEST
Directions: Match column A with the correct answer on column B, draw a line to the match picture to
its correct names.
A B
Serial Port
Parallel Port
VGA (Video
Graphic Array)
Port
USB (Universal
Serial Bus) Port
PS/2 Port
Power Port
S-Video Port
Audio Port
LAN (Local Area
Networking) Port