Computer Components

Front

Physical components of a computer system

Back

Hardware

Front

Main circuit board of a computer

Back

Motherboard

Front

RAM

Back

Random Access Memory

Front

CPU

Back

Central Processing Unit

Front

Data in Main Memory/RAM when power is off

Back

Data is lost

Front

Data on Hard Disk Drive when power off

Back

Data is saved

Front

Programs or applications that instruct hardware

Back

Software

Front

Included in computer hardware

Back

CPU

Front

Computers and devices like keyboards, monitors, speakers

Back

Hardware

Front

Device: Speaker

Back

Output