Q. The term ___________ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality.

Explanation by: Ranjeet

A peripheral device (or auxiliary device) is a hardware device that allows a computer to perform an additional function, but it is not something the computer needs in order to work. It includes input devices such as keyboard, mouse, etc; Output devices such as monitor, printer, etc; and storage devices such as hard disk; floppy disk, etc.