Computer Hardware and Software

A device that shows pictures for computers and which look similar to televisions.

• CPU

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Microphone

There are four main processing steps in a computer: inputting, ___, outputting and processing.

• creating

• storage

• transmitting

• usage

A device that produces sound.

• Mouse

• Speaker

• Keyboard

• Monitor

A hand-held pointing device that detects movement on a surface.

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Microphone

• Keyboard

A device that creates an electronic version of something which can be viewed and edited on a computer.

• Scanner

• Printer

• Monitor

• Speaker

The parts that you can touch on a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, speakers, and printer.

• Software

• Operating System

• Application Software

• Hardware

A device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols into a computer.

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• CPU

• Monitor

This device sends signals to control the other parts of the computer, almost like how a brain controls a body.

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• CPU

A device that allows you to talk and listen while keeping your hands free.

• Monitor

• Headset

• Mouse

• Speaker

A device that allows you to produce items on paper (a hardcopy), such as letters and pictures shown on your monitor.

• Monitor

• Headset

• Speaker

• Printer