CS06 Parts of a Computer Vocabulary

A computer input device that uses a set of keys to put data into the computer.

• computer

• keyboard

• mouse

• VGA cord

A computer output device that uses a display screen to present the processed information.

• keyboard

• HDMI

• monitor

• tablet

a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table

• laptop

• desktop

• xbox

• mouse

the metal and plastic case that houses the main system components of the computer

• computer case

• suit case

• case study

• motherbox

The primary storage component of a computer which reads and writes and data.

• USB

• drive faster

• soft drive

• hard drive

A device used to enter information into a computer.

• input device

• output device

• spy device

• malware device

any device that presents data out from the computer

• input device

• output device

• spy device

• malware device

A device that controls the movement of the cursor arrow or pointer on a display screen.

• speaker

• soft drive

• hard drive

• mouse

A machine that prints characters or other images on paper

• printer

• scanner

• VGA cord

• HDMI

Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer.

• CPY

• CPU

• USB

• HDMI