Computer Terms

Front

What part of the computer is where information can be seen?

Back

monitor

Front

What device controls the cursor?

Back

mouse

Front

What external device prints documents?

Back

printer

Front

What can be internal or external, and it is where sound comes from on our computers?

Back

speakers

Front

What do we call the input device that is used to enter text (where the keys are located)?

Back

keyboard

Front

What is a flat piece of material that the mouse moves over easily?

Back

mouse pad

Front

What do we call the flashing or blinking line (can be in the shape of an arrow) that shows on the screen/monitor where we are working?

Back

cursor

Front

What is an external device that we place in the USB port to exchange stored information?

Back

flashdrive

Front

What do we call the eight keys on the keyboard that our fingers rest on while they are not typing?

Back

home keys

Front

What is it that we can change the style, size, and color of when typing?

Back

font