Computer Terms

The physical parts of the computer

• Hardware
• Software
• Operating System
• Serial Bus Port

Non-physical components of the computer

• Hardware

• Software

• Operating System

• Serial Bus Port

The software that communicates with computer hardware on the most basic level.

• Hardware
• Software
• Operating System
• Serial Bus Port

The main circuit board of a microcomputer.

• CPU
• Motherboard
• ROM
• RAM

The brain of the computer.

• CPU
• USB
• ROM
• RAM

The heart of the computer.

• CPU
• Motherboard
• ROM
• RAM

Temporary memory.

• CPU
• Motherboard
• ROM
• RAM

Memory that handles the automatic functions of a computer and cannot be changed.

• CPU
• Motherboard
• ROM
• RAM

Creates the images that appear on the monitor

• Video Card
• Sound Card
• Power Supply
• Optical Drive

Creates sound from speakers, and microphone

• Video Card
• Sound Card
• Power Supply
• Optical Drive