Computer Fundamentals- Chapter 2 Vocab

Front

Physical parts of a computer and related devices

Back

Hardware

Front

Any device providing input to a computer

Back

Input Device

Front

Device that outputs info from a computer

Back

Output

Front

Input/output devices send and receive data from a computer.

Back

IO Device

Front

Computer screen/display

Back

Monitor

Front

Primary component of a computer that processes instructions

Back

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Front

Main circuit board of a computer, also known as the mainboard or logic board.

Back

Motherboard

Front

Device providing power to a computer.

Back

Power Supply

Front

Dissipates heat from the processor to prevent overheating

Back

Heat Sink

Front

Primary storage component of a computer holding software and data.

Back

Hard Drive