Parts of a Computer

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The CPU – The chip or chips that interpret and execute program instructions and manage the functions of input, output, and storage devices.

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What connects the computer to the monitor and contains the memory and circuitry necessary to send information to the monitor for display on screen?

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Video Card

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Random Access Memory (RAM) is a computer’s temporary memory, which exists as chips on the motherboard near the CPU. It stores data or programs while they are being used and requires power.

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What connects the speakers and microphone to the computer?

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Sound Card

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Network Card: A circuit board that connects the computer to the rest of the network usually using special cables.

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Computer Case: Contains the major components of the computer. It helps protect them.

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Monitor: A display screen to provide “output” to the user. It is where you view the information you are working on.

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Keyboard: Used to enter information into the computer and for giving commands.

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Mouse: An input device operated by rolling its ball across a flat surface. The mouse is used to control the on-screen pointer by pointing and clicking, double-clicking, or dragging objects on the screen.

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Touchpad: A pressure-sensitive and motion sensitive device used in place of a mouse.