Case 2-2 Clyde is setting up the new computer that he just bought and wants to attach peripheral devices to the USB ports. When Clyde plugs a device in and the computer system configures it automatically, this is referred to as ____.
A) plug-and-play
B) FireWire
C) a serial port
D) Bluetooth

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The term "plug and play" refers to the automatic configuration of hardware devices in a computer system, allowing them to be quickly and easily attached and recognized without the need for manual installation or configuration. This process typically occurs when a device is plugged in via USB, as seen in Clyde's situation. FireWire, serial ports, and Bluetooth are all types of connectivity technologies but do not specifically refer to the automatic configuration process.

Case 2-2 Clyde Is Setting Up the New Computer That