Basics of Computer and Network Components

Front

CPU

Back

Central Processing Unit

Front

RAM

Back

Random Access Memory

Front

Hard Drive

Back

Stores data

Front

Motherboard

Back

Main circuit board

Front

Monitor

Back

Displays images

Front

Keyboard

Back

Input device for typing

Front

Mouse

Back

Pointing device

Front

Printer

Back

Produces paper copies

Front

Router

Back

Connects networks

Front

Modem

Back

Connects to internet