Parts of Computer System Unit

Front

CPU stands for

Back

Central Processing Unit

Front

The card attached to the motherboard allows pictures and text to appear. It controls the output to a display screen.

Back

Graphics Card

Front

The _________________ contains the computer's basic circuitry and components.  Every part is attached to it.  It is considered the "HEART" of the computer.

Back

Motherboard

Front

The physical parts of the computer is called:

Back

Hardware

Front

_________ are an output device that produces sounds for you to hear.

Back

Headphones

Front

An input device that is used to type text and commands into a computer is called:

Back

Keyboard

Front

Another name for the CD/DVD Drive is:

Back

Optical Disk/Drive

Front

The chips inside of the computer that holds temporary memory is called:

Back

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Front

A set of instructions or programs

Back

Software

Front

Read Only Memory is permanent memory and is called:

Back

ROM