Internal Computer Parts

Internal Computer Parts

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Computers

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This is a large circuit board that contains many of the important internal components of a computer.

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Motherboard

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This is called the "brains of the computer" because it receives and executes instructions.

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Back

CPU

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This part supplies circuits with the power needed to run. In laptops this can also take the form of a built in battery.

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Back

Power Supply

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The long-term storage component of a computer where software can be installed.

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Back

Hard Drive

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The short-term memory of a computer that stores temporary data while the computer is being used.

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Back

RAM

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This circulates air and draws heat away from the CPU to cool the entire computer system.

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Back

Fan and Heat Sink

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

These are on the motherboard to connect upgrades, such as sound cards, video cards, or network cards.

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Back

Expansion Slots

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

RAM stands for

Back

random-access memory

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

CPU stands for

Back

central processing unit