Basic computer vocabulary

What can we NOT do with a computer?

• Go on the internet

• Play games

• Cook food

• Work

The monitor is for:

• Showing pictures and words

• Playing music

• Typing letters

• Printing papers

We use the mouse to:

• Record voice

• Move the cursor and click things

• Play sounds

• Print photos

What do we do with a keyboard?

• Save files

• Print pictures

• Type letters and numbers

• Watch videos

Speakers are for:

• Making video calls

• Saving files

• Moving the cursor

• Playing music and sounds

The webcam helps us:

• Scan paper

• See friends on a video call

• Print text

• Save files on a flash drive

The microphone is for:

• Recording our voice

• Playing music

• Typing letters

• Showing pictures

What is true about a laptop?

• It is only for printing

• It is small and we can carry it anywhere

• It has no keyboard

• It cannot play music

The printer is for:

• Making paper copies from the computer

• Talking to friends online

• Playing songs

• Typing letters

What can a scanner do?

• Save files

• Record sound

• Play video games

• Put a paper picture into the computer