Computer Hardware

the part of the computer in which information is stored temporarily when a program is being used

• RAM

• ROM

• CPU

• hard drive

the part of a computer system that performs the computer’s main functions and controls the other parts of the system

• RAM

• ROM

• CPU

• hard drive

the part of a computer in which information that cannot be changed is stored

• RAM

• ROM

• CPU

• hard drive

a computer part that reads data from and copies data to disks

• RAM

• ROM

• disk drive

• hard drive

sometimes also called the heat sink, pulls hot air out of the computer

• fan

• optical drive

• disk drive

• hard drive

a device that is used for storing computer data and that contains one or more hard disks.

• fan

• optical drive

• disk drive

• hard drive

Select all of the OUTPUT devices

• mouse

• keyboard

• printer

• microphone

• speakers

Select all of the INPUT devices

• mouse

• keyboard

• printer

• microphone

• speakers

Which port do computers have the most of?

• USB ports

• ethernet ports

• power supply port

• monitor port

Which port connects your computer to the internet?

• USB ports

• ethernet ports

• power supply port

• monitor port