BASIC COMP. PARTS Flashcards
(25 cards)
parts to make a computer work
computer parts
Physical parts of the computer,
including processor and
memory chips, input/output
devices, tapes, disks, modems, cable etc
hardware
what is the meaning of CPU
the central processing unit
Contains the major components
of the computer and helps
protect them.
computer case
A display screen to provide
“output” to the user and It is where
you view the information your
are working on.
monitor
- Connects the computer to the
monitor. - It is a circuit board attached
to the motherboard that contains the
memory and other circuitry
necessary to send information to the
monitor for display on screen.
video card
Used to enter information into
the computer and for giving
commands.
keyboard
- An input device operated by rolling
its ball across a flat surface. - used to control the on-
screen pointer by pointing and
clicking, double-clicking, or dragging
objects on the screen.
mouse
A pressure-sensitive and motion
sensitive device used in place of
a mouse.
touchpad
The drive that plays CDs and
reads data that has been stored
on the CD.
CD Rom Drive
A type of optical storage device.
CD OR COMPACT DISK
A device that holds a removable
floppy disk when in use;
read/write heads read and
write data to the diskette.
Floppy Disk Drive
Magnetic storage device in the
computer.
Hard Disk
- computer’s temporary
memory, which exists as chips on the
motherboard near the CPU - It stores data or programs while they are
being used and requires power.
RAM (random access memory)
- An output device that produces
a hard copy on paper - gives information to the user in
printed form.
printer
- An input device that converts a pattern of printed bars into a number that a computer can read.
- often used by businesses to quickly input price and product information.
Barcode Reader
A device that allows pictures to
be placed into a computer.
scanner
Allows the user to record
sounds as input to their
computer.
microphone
Used to generate or reproduce
voice, music, and other sounds.
speakers
Connects the speakers and
microphone to the computer.
sound card
The place where the computer
is connected to the phone line.
modern
A circuit board that connects
the computer to the rest of the
network usually using special cables
Network Card
- Programs that tell the computer what to do
- provides instructions that the CPU will need to carry out.
software
This software connects the hardware with the
programs you want to run.
DOS (DISK OPERATING SYSTEM)
