What is a Computer

What is a Computer?

By Kyle Chen

A computer is a system of many parts that work together. Computers can be used to write​ a paper, play games, email a friend, find information, and so much more.

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​Parts of a Computer

The parts ​of a computer that you can actually touch are called Hardware.

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​Here are some examples of the most common types of hardware in a computer system:

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Hardware

The computer case is the metal (or plastic) box that holds the 'brains' of the computer.

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​Compter Case

The central processing unit (CPU) is the brains of the computer. Any time you click the mouse or press a key on the keyboard, you are sending instructions to the CPU.

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Central Processing Unit

Also inside the computer case is the hard drive where all of your documents are saved.​

Hard Drive

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The monitor looks like a TV screen and lets you see your work and your files

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​Monitor

​The keyboard is used for typing words and numberd on the computer. Whatever you type on the keyboard, you can see on your monitor.

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​Keyboard

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The mouse lets you point to objescts on your screen, click on them, and even move them. You can also use the mouse to scroll (or move) through different parts of ypur screen.

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​Mouse

​Printer

The printer takes the text and pictures on your screen and prints them onto paper.

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​The speakers let you hear different sounds created by the computer. With speakers, you can listen to songs and videos that you play on your computer.

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​Speakers

Multiple Choice

Which part of a computer takes the text and pictures them onto paper?

• Monitor

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Printer

• Computer Case

Multiple Choice

What is the "brains" of the computer?

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Computer Case

• Monitor

• Hardware

Multiple Choice

Which part looks like a TV screen and lets you see your work and your files?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Computer Case

• Mouse

Multiple Choice

Which part holds the "brains" of the computer?

• Hard Drive (HDD)

• Monitor

• Computer Case

• Keyboard

Multiple Choice

Which part lets you point to objects on your screen, click on them, and even move them?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Printer

• Computer Processing Unit (CPU)

Multiple Choice

Which part lets you hear different sounds created by the computer?

• Hardware

• Speaker

• Monitor

• Printer

Multiple Choice

Where are all of your documents saved?

• Monitor

• Computing Processing Unit (CPU)

• Hard Drive (HDD)

• Hardware

Multiple Choice

What is used to type words and numbers on a computer?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Speakers

• Mouse

Multiple Choice

What is the name given to the parts of a computer that you can actually touch?

• Computer Parts

• Software

• Computer Case

• Hardware

​Kyle Chen

Thank you for learning about what is a computer. I hope you have a wonderful day. Bye! :)