Computer Parts

What should you do before working on your computer?

• Read the safety information

• Ground yourself

• Handle parts with care

• Stand on the CPU

______________ is/are the physical parts of the computer.

• Hardware

• Software

• Sticky notes

• None of these answers

________________ is a set of instructions and associated documentation that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task.

• Hardware

• Software

• CPU

• Monitor

____________ is a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer. This requires power to keep the data accessible.

• Front bezel

• RAM

• Hardware

• Software

The _______________ is a removable plastic panel that covers the front of the computer and any empty drive bays.

• RAM

• Optical Drive

• Front Bezel

• Motherboard

The _____________ is used to give a computer additional capabilities, such as enhanced video performance via a graphics card.

• Expansion Card

• Front Bezel

• CPU

• Monitor

____________ is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily or permanently.

• Optical Drive

• Front Bezel

• Expansion Card

• Memory

A _____________ is a non-volatile memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data on a computer.

• Hard Drive

• Keyboard

• Optical Drive

• None of these answers

An ____________ is the device used to read a CD-ROM.

• Optical Drive

• Hard Drive

• Keyboard

• Front Bezel

The __________________________ detects any intrusion into the interior of your desktop and provides an indication of the same.

• Chassis Intrusion Switch

• Hard Drive

• Memory

• Coin Cell Battery