Parts of the Computer

It is also known as a "tower" or "chassis," is the main part of a desktop computer.

• System Unit

• CPU

• Mouse

• Keyboard

The _____________ is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.

• System Unit

• CPU

• Mouse

• Keyboard

This part of the computer lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.

• System Unit

• CPU

• Mouse

• Keyboard

The _____________ is a device used to input text into a computer or other device.

• System Unit

• CPU

• Mouse

• Keyboard

The _____________ works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen.

• Speaker

• Monitor

• Headphones

• Scanner

A ______________ is used to print documents, photos, and anything else that appears on your screen.

• Speaker

• Monitor

• Headphones

• Printer

A ________________ allows you to copy a physical image or document and save it to your computer as a digital (computer-readable) image.

• Scanner

• Monitor

• Headphones

• Printer

A _________________ is a hardware device that connects to a computer to generate sound.

• Scanner

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Printer

A device with a part to cover each ear through which you can listen to music, radio broadcasts, etc. without other people hearing.

• Scanner

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Headphones

A _______________ is a type of input device that allows you to record sound or talk with someone else over the Internet.

• Microphones

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Headphones