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What does the term “IO” mean within a microprocessor system?

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What does the term “IO” mean within a microprocessor system?

🔍 Key Concepts

• General meaning of I/O in computer and microprocessor contexts • How devices like keyboards, sensors, and displays connect to a microprocessor • Difference between actions done inside the CPU and actions involving external devices

💭 Think About

• When you see I/O ports or I/O devices, what kinds of hardware are being discussed? • Which option best describes communication between the microprocessor and the outside world rather than only internal calculations? • Think about what the letters I and O most commonly stand for in basic computer terminology.

✅ Before You Answer

• Match the option to the standard computer science meaning of I/O. • Eliminate any choice that only describes operations inside the microprocessor with no external equipment involved. • Check which answer fits how a CPU talks to peripherals (like sensors, displays, and storage devices).