Parts of a Computer 2 STUDY GAME

A peripheral device that optically encodes images, text, and text and converts it to a digital image.

• Software

• Hard Disk Drive

• Scanner

• Hardware

A peripheral device that stores a copy of everything on the computer’s internal hard drive or solid state drive. These are considered essential, redundant protection against data loss due to hard drive failure.

• Monitor

• Cooling Fan

• Power Supply Unit

• External Backup Drive

Also known by it’s acronym SSD, this is a modern memory storage unit that uses flash memory to retain data. Since it does not have a spinning disk, it is a much faster way to store and retrieve data.

• Solid State Drive

• Printer

• Cooling Fan

• Operating System

Also known by its acronym RAM, this is a type of ephemeral storage that processes working data and machine code when it is energized. The data is volatile, meaning it goes away when the machine is turned off.

• Monitor

• Random Access Memory

• Scanner

• Motherboard

Also known by its acronym BIOS, this is a manufacturer-programmed chip that contains the first software a computer sees when it is turned on.

• Random Access Memory

• Basic Input Output System

• Motherboard

• Monitor

Also known as the main circuit board, this is a printed circuit board that holds and allows all communication between the important components of a computer.

• Software

• Central Processing Unit

• Motherboard

• Universal Serial Bus

Also known by its acronym ROM, this is a storage chip inside the computer that processes non-volatile data, i.e., data that is programmed by the manufacturer and generally cannot be changed.

• Monitor

• External Backup Drive

• Universal Serial Bus

• Read Only Memory

A device inside a computer that helps transfer heat and keep the computer from overheating.

• Router

• External Backup Drive

• Power Supply Unit

• Cooling Fan

A collection of instructions that informs a computer how to work. It is made up of executable code and machine language instructions.

• Cooling Fan

• Software

• Read Only Memory

• Hard Disk Drive

A term to describe computer system software that manages resources, including hardware, software, and common services for computer programs.

• Universal Serial Bus

• Keyboard

• Operating System

• Modem