1. The Computer Work Stations
By Kenzie
The Computer Work Stations

2. Short for Central Processing Unit.
The CPU
Short for Central Processing Unit.
The brain of the computer where calculations and instructions are processed.

3. Ram Short form for Random Access Memory The computer’s name memory
Volatile
Data in RAM disappears when the computer turns off

4. Motherboard
Contains the basic circuitry in a computer that connects the main components

5. Hard Drive
A storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information such as programs and files

6. Used for reading CD and DVD disks Used for storing files
Optical Disc
Used for reading CD and DVD disks
Used for storing files
Used for installing programs

7. Provides power to all of the internal components to a computer
Power Supply Unit
Provides power to all of the internal components to a computer

8. Connects to the motherboard and outputs images to the monitor
Video Card
Connects to the motherboard and outputs images to the monitor

9. An external input device used to type data into our computer system
Keyboard
An external input device used to type data into our computer system

10. Mouse
A handheld input device that controls the movement of the curser on a display screen

11. A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer
Monitor
A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer

12. Microphone An input device that allows us to record the audio
Converts sound waves into electrical energy which can be amplified, transmitted or recorded

13. Speakers
An output device that produces audio output in the form of sound waves

14. Webcam
A video camera that inputs to a computer connected to the internet so that it’s images can be viewed by internet users

15. Printer
An output device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper.

16. Functions of Computers
Input
Processing/
System Unit
Output
Storage
Any device that allows data to the entered INTO the computer system.
Takes data from the input devices, processes it, and sends it to the output devices.
Displays the processed data.
Where information can be stored so that it can be retrieved at a later date.
Mouse
Keyboard
Phone
Webcam
Microphone
Scanner
CPU – central processing unit
Motherboard
Graphics Card
Monitor
Printer
Speakers
Headphones
USB Phone
SD Card
Hard Drive
DVDs
DVD Drive
Floppy Disk