Basic Computer Components Nouns

Front

CPU (central processing unit)

Back

The brain of the computer system

Front

Power button

Back

The button that turns the computer on

Front

Monitor

Back

The part of the computer that you look at to see your work; like a television.

Front

Screen

Back

The part of the monitor that lights up and shows what is happening on the computer.

Front

Keyboard

Back

The part that you type on, containing all the letters, symbols, and functions.

Front

Mouse

Back

The small oval device that you can use to move from one part of the screen to another.

Front

Mouse button

Back

The two parts at the top of the mouse used to control mouse movement and make selections.

Front

Desktop

Back

The image you see on your screen when you turn on your computer, which has many program icons on it.

Front

Icon

Back

A picture that represents a program or command.

Front

Laptop

Back

A computer that is all-in-one and easy to carry around.