1. Computer Components East Hardin Middle School Mr. Ervin

2. Central Processing Unit(CPU) The part of a computer where operations are performed and instructions are decoded and executed.

3. Monitor A device similar to a television set that accepts video signals from a computer and displays information on its screen.

4. Mouse A computer input device that is used by moving it around on your desk and pressing one or more buttons. This moves a pointer on the monitor.

5. Keyboard The primary computer input device for alphanumeric data.

6. Hardware The physical elements or equipment of a computer system.

7. Software Programs that tell a computer what to do.

8. Input Device The classification of a device that gives information to a computer.

9. Output Device The classification of a device that presents the results of a computer's work.

10. Storage Device The classification of a device that permanently stores data from a computer.

11. Processor The classification of a device that carries out the instruction of a computer.