Parts of a Computer Terminology

Front

Which device amplifies output signals from a computer and makes them audible?

Back

Speakers

Front

What is the main circuit board that holds and allows all communication between the important components of a computer called?

Back

Motherboard

Front

Which component is considered the brain of the computer?

Back

CPU

Front

What type of storage is volatile and goes away when the machine is turned off?

Back

RAM

Front

another word for the screen or display. It is an output device that shows information as pictures and/or text

Back

monitor

Front

This component is also known as a HDD or a fixed device. It is an electro-mechanical storage device that stores and retrieves digital information using a platter and magnetic storage.

Back

Hard Disk Drive

Front

a storage chip inside of the computer that processes non-volatile data; it is programmed by the manufacturer and generally cannot be changed; read-only memory

Back

ROM

Front

An input device, output device, or secondary storage device that is not part of the central processing unit (CPU). Examples include scanners, printers, keyboards, mice and joysticks.

Back

peripheral device

Front

the part of a computer that one types on to input text, numbers, and other information

Back

keyboard

Front

a hand-held device that one uses to point an arrow or cursor on their display screen

Back

mouse