Computer Components Check

This component is the electronic circuitry that carries out the instructions of a computer program.

• Operating system

• Processor (CPU)

• Modem

• Hard Drive

This is a high capacity, data storage device. Information is NOT erased when the computer is turned off

• Hard drive

• RAM

• Operating system

• Modem

This component uses laser light to read data.

• Video card

• Hard drive

• Processor

• Optical drive

This type of memory is lost when the computer is turned off. It is not stored for a long period of time.

• Hard drive

• RAM

• Operating system

• Modem

This circuit board controls output to a display screen.

• Video card

• Sound card

• Mouse

• Monitor

This device converts analog audio signals into audible sounds.

• Sound card

• Speakers

• Hard drive

• Memory

This device enables a computer to transmit data (such as over cable or telephone lines)

• Processor

• Monitor

• Modem

• RAM

This component is a text input device.

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Speakers

• Monitor

This is an electronic device that shows the display/picture for a computer.

• Video card

• Optical drive

• Monitor

• Hard drive

This is the software the controls the computer's basic functions.

• Processor (CPU)

• Operating system

• RAM

• Hard drive