Computer Parts 1
Computer Parts 2
Computer Vocab
Computer Anatomy
Computer Acronym
100
The main processor of the computer that executes all the instructions and calculations.
What is a CPU (Central Processing Unit)
100
Sockets located on the motherboard for adding expansion cards
What is expansion slot?
100
The process that the computer takes to start the operating system
What is boot?
100
The "brain" of the computer
What is CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
100
The acronym meaning for OS
What is Operating System?
200
The computer's short-term memory is lost when the computer shuts down.
What is RAM (Random Access Memory) 
200
A component of the computer that contains a north and south bridge. It manages the coomunication between the CPU, RAM and other components of the
What is Chipset?
200
This component cools the CPU and other components of the computer. Hint: It prevents overheating.
What is a Case Fan / Heat Sink?
200
The heart of the computer
Motherboard
200
The acronym meaning for HDD
What is Hard Disk Drive?
300
The main circuit board of the computer.
What is a motherboard?
300
Hardware devices that are connected outside of the computer to extend the function and capabilities
What are External Peripherals?
300
It's the system process of identifying and resolving hardware or system problems
What is troubleshooting?
300
Known as the spine of the computer
What is a chipset?
300
The acronym meaning for LED
What is Light Emitting Diode?
400
The component that provides power for all parts of the computer.
What is PSU (Power Supply Unit)?
400
A circuit board that allows the computer to connect to wifi
What is NIC (Network Interface Card)? 
400
A port used for wired network connections
What is Ethernet?
400
Known as the eyes and the ears of the computer
What are a video expansion card and a sound card?
400
The acronym meaning for PCIe
What is Peripheral Component Interconnect Express?
500
A disk drive writes and reads data to optical media, for example, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
What is an optical drive?
500
A communication system that transfers data between components
What is system bus?
500
The most commonly used tool for opening computer cases and working with computer components
What is a Phillips-head screwdriver?
500
known as the lungs of the computer
What are heat sink and case fan?
500
The acronym meaning for HDMI
What is High Definition Multimedia Interface?