Computer and its parts Flashcards
What are the three main parts of a computer?
Monitor, CPU and keyboard
Name the input devices.
Mouse, keyboard and joystick
Name the processing device.
CPU. It is the brain of the computer. This part of the computer does all the calculation work.
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit.
Where is the CPU found?
The CPU is present inside a cabinet which looks like a box.
What can a CPU do?
It can remember many things, for example:
- The date
- Instructions given by you
- Calculation work
The CPU is called the ________ of the computer.
Brain.
Name the output devices.
Monitor, printer and speakers
What is the other name for a monitor?
It is also called a Video Display Unit or VDU
Name the storage devices.
Floppy disk Flash disk or pen drive Compact disk (CD) Hard disk- it is inside the computer
What does UPS stand for?
Uninterrupted power supply.
What is an input device?
It is a device used to put information into the computer.
What is a computer?
It is an electronic machine which can do many things quickly and accurately.
What is the front part of monitor called?
It is called a screen.
What is the function of the monitor?
It shows the result of work done by the computer.
