Core Components
This part is known as the “brain” of the computer.
What is the CPU?
Temporary memory used while the computer is running.
What is RAM?
Converts electricity into usable power for the computer.
What is the power supply unit (PSU)?
A device used to input text.
What is a keyboard?
This part is often green and has many circuits.
What is the motherboard?
The main circuit board that connects all components.
What is the motherboard?
Long-term storage device for files and programs.
What is a hard drive or SSD?
This keeps the CPU from overheating.
What is a cooling fan or heat sink?
This device displays visual output.
What is a monitor?
This part stores your operating system.
What is the hard drive or SSD?
This part handles graphics and video rendering.
What is the GPU?
This type of storage is faster and has no moving parts.
What is an SSD?
This type of power can be dangerous even when unplugged.
What is residual/static power?
External hardware is also called this.
What are peripherals?
This part is often upgraded for gaming performance.
What is the GPU?
The CPU plugs into this socket on the motherboard.
What is the processor socket?
RAM stands for this.
What is Random Access Memory?
This component distributes power to all internal parts.
What is the PSU or motherboard?
A mouse is considered this type of device.
What is an input device?
This part is usually square and covered by a fan.
What is the CPU?
This component allows communication between hardware and software.
What is the BIOS or firmware?
This memory is erased when the computer shuts down.
What is volatile memory?
Overheating can cause this type of failure.
What is hardware failure or thermal shutdown?
This device allows sound output.
What is a speaker or headphones?
This part connects all external devices to the computer.
What is the I/O panel or ports?