Parts of a Computer
The "brain" of the computer
What is CPU
This tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
What is Software
An input device that is used to type words and numbers on a computer
What is Keyboard
This is where a file is moved when it is deleted
What is Recycle Bin
The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and
What is Mouse
This holds the brains of the computer
What is computer case
These are the two most common operating systems
What is Microsoft Windows and macOS.
An output device that displays text, objects, graphics, photographs, video, and animation on a screen
What is a Monitor
The main workspace of your computer. From there, you can access files, folders, and more.
What is Desktop
Changing your background, adjusting security or keyboard settings are found can be found here
What is Settings
This is where all of your documents are saved
Hard drive
This is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks
What is Applications
This holds the ‘brains’ of the computer.
What is Computer Case
Your computer uses this to organize all of the different files and applications it contains
What is Folders
This is a device in which information is stored
What is Storage Device
The parts of a computer that you can actually touch
What is hardware
This lets the computer’s hardware and software work together. It is the most important software on the computer.
What is Operating System
A device or machine that can store, retrieve, manipulate and process data
What is a Computer
This type of keyboard is designed to minimize wrist strain
What is Ergonomic Keyboard
These are responsible for displaying or presenting information generated by the computer to the user
What is Output Device
CPU stands for this
What is Central Processing Unit
This is the computer's main circuit board.
What is Motherboard
The many different types of devices you can plug into the extra ports on your computer
What are Peripherals
The science of equipment design and how specific equipment usage and placement can reduce a user's discomfort and increase productivity
What is Computer Ergonomics
These are hardware components that enable users to provide data, commands, or instructions to a computer.
What is Input Device