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Physical parts of the computer, including processor and memory chips, input/output devices, disks, modems, etc. Hardware

An input device that takes the Internet signal from a carrier, and converts it to data that the computer can use to connect to the Internet Ethernet Card

An input device that allows the user to store data in a portable container with flash memory that can be used on other computers or as a backup in case the original computer file does not work Flash Drive

An input device that allows the user to point to and select information in the computer Mouse

Computer hardware that processes visual data and converts it to something the user can see Video Card

A personal computer that is generally left in one location, and is not easily portable Desktop Computer

An input device that allows the user to speak information into the computer Microphone

Central Processing Unit; Executes commands from a computer’s hardware and software, which determines operating speed; the brain of a computer; microprocessor CPU

An input device that allows the user to scan information into the computer Scanner

The central storage device where the files of the computer are stored for later use Hard Drive

An input device that allows the user to type information into the computer Keyboard

System software that acts as a go between, allowing hardware and software to communicate Operating System

An output device that allows the user to see the data that the computer is processing Monitor

Executes commands from a computer’s hardware and software, which determines operating speed; the brain of a computer; also known as a CPU Processor

A device that carries an Internet signal from the carrier to a user’s Internet capable devices through a phone line, a cable, or wirelessly Router

Computer hardware that processes audio data and converts it to something the user can hear Sound Card

A portable disk that allows the user to store data which can then be used on other computers, or as a backup in case the original computer file does not work CD/DVD

An output device that allows the user to hear the data that the computer is processing without disturbing others Headphones

Computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working Memory/RAM

Computer software that allow the user to perform a specific job or task; also known as an application Programs

An output device that produces a hard copy (paper copy) of the information presented on screen Printer

A personal computer that is portable and can be taken easily with the user to a different location Laptop Computer

An output device that reads what is on a CD- Rom or DVD-Rom disk, and allows the user to access that information CD/DVD Drive

An output device that allows the user to hear the data that the computer is processing Speakers

What other computer parts did you come up with?

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