Is RAM internal or peripheral?

Memory is not a peripheral device because the data processed is stored inside memory and without a memory CPU and computer can not work. Storage or Hard Disk Drive is not a peripheral device because the processes data is stored inside the storage or hard disk drive for long term usage.

Is ROM a peripheral device?

Peripheral devices can be external or internal. Examples of external peripherals include mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner. Examples of internal peripherals include CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem.

Which device is not a peripheral?

CPU stands for central processing unit. CPU is not a peripheral device. CPU performs basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output operations specified by the instructions in the program.

What are 10 peripheral devices?

10 Examples of Peripheral Devices

• Mouse.
• Keyboard.
• Webcam.
• Microphone.
• Monitor.
• Speakers.
• Projector.
• Printer.

Is a monitor a peripheral device?

Peripheral devices can be external or internal. For a desktop computer, a keyboard and a monitor are considered peripherals – you can easily connect and disconnect them and replace them if needed. For a laptop computer, these components are built into the computer system and can’t be easily removed.

Is router a peripheral?

Yes. A peripheral, by the definition I learned over 30 years ago, is any device outside of the computers actual case – I.e. on the periphery of the system. Unless you mean a modern modem/router which is technically a computer in its own right and would be referred to as a network device.

What are peripheral devices?

A peripheral device is generally defined as any auxiliary device such as a computer mouse or keyboard, that connects to and works with the computer in some way. Other examples of peripherals are expansion cards, graphics cards, image scanners, tape drives, microphones, loudspeakers, webcams, and digital cameras.

Is a monitor a peripherals?

For a desktop computer, a keyboard and a monitor are considered peripherals – you can easily connect and disconnect them and replace them if needed. For a laptop computer, these components are built into the computer system and can’t be easily removed.

Is scanner a peripheral?

Computer devices such as mice, printers, scanners and speakers are known as peripheral hardware. These peripherals are further split into two categories, input devices and output devices.