Computer Components

(n) outlet on your computer used to connect a display (monitor)

• monitor port

• USB port

• audio jack

• Ethernet port

(n) the part of a computer that carries out all instructions and commands (CPU)

• Central Processing Unit

• Graphics Processing Unit

• Random Access Memory

• Motherboard

(n) the protective outer covering of a computer

• Computer Case

• Motherboard

• Power Supply

• Hard Drive

(n) the main part of a computer

• motherboard

• CPU

• RAM

• hard drive

A desktop computer’s display screen.

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Printer

A computer that is not portable and typically includes a tower.

• laptop computer

• tablet computer

• desktop computer

• smartphone

(n) a request for assistance about a specific issue or problem

• Help Ticket

• Support Request

• Assistance Form

• Inquiry Report

(n) an outlet that looks like a telephone port and connects a computer to a network and high speed Internet

• USB port

• HDMI port

• ethernet port

• audio jack

(n) the program in charge of all other software and programs on your computer

• operating system

• application software

• system utility

• device driver

A section of an organization that offers advice to users who have problems, especially with computer equipment or systems.

• help desk

• customer service

• technical support

• IT department