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Computer Parts
Keyboarding Class
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Ms. Key
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2. Physical parts of the computer, including processor and memory chips, input/output devices, disks, modems, etc.
Hardware

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. 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

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

18. 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

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

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

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

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

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

24. 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

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

26. What other computer parts did you come up with?

27. Motherboard
Case Fan
Case
Power Supply
Web Camera