1. Parts of a computer
Vocabulary & Labeling

2. computer
An electronic device used for processing data

3. Microcomputer
A computer that serves one user at a time.

4. Microprocessor
The main processing unit of a computer or information processing device; acts as the "brain" on the machine carrying out instructions, performing calculations, and interacting with all the components used to operate the computer.

5. Motherboard
The main circuit board of a computer housing the microprocessor and providing the means of connecting all the components--including memory sockets and expansion slots--that make up the computer.

6. A place to store information
memory

7. Disk drive
A mechanism that holds, spins, reads, and writes either magnetic or optical disks.

8. Secondary storage
Permanantly stores date (floppy disk, hard drive)

9. hardware
The physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel.

10. desktop
Sits on the desk and displays what is running on the computer

11. input The data that is entered into a computer.
examples). Keyboard, mouse, touch screen, and scanner

12. keyboard
Computer input device that uses a set of keys to put data into the computer

13. output The computer-generated information that is displayed.
Examples. Monitor, printer, speakers, and projector.

14. software
Computer program that gives detailed set of instructions to tell the computer what to do.

15. internet
Global network connecting millions of computers, lining the exchange of data, news, and opinions.

16. server
Designed to support a computer network that allows user to share information, data, software, and peripherals.

17. Uniform resource locator
You’ve probably called it a URL
Address to a file on a Web Server

18. www.animationfactory.com Template Provided By
500,000 Downloadable PowerPoint Templates, Animated Clip Art, Backgrounds and Videos