What are the uses of software ports ? 1. Connect client computer to server 2. Connect external devices to computer 3. Identify different services like email, file transfer 4. Connecting peripherals like cameras, scanners Select the answer using the code given below :

Software ports, also known as network or logical ports, are virtual endpoints managed by a computer's operating system to facilitate network communication. They serve two primary functions in networking: first, they allow a client program to specify and connect to a specific server or process over a network. Second, they identify and differentiate between various services running on a single device, such as email (SMTP port 25), file transfer (FTP port 21), and web browsing (HTTP port 80). Unlike physical hardware ports (like USB or HDMI) which connect external devices and peripherals like cameras or scanners, software ports are logical constructs used for data routing between applications. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct regarding software ports, while statements 2 and 4 describe physical hardware ports.