Computer Parts
The "brain" of the computer that processes all the instructions.
What is the CPU?
This is the physical part of the computer you can touch and feel.
What is hardware?
This type of software helps you create and edit documents.
What is a word processor?
This function allows you to type or click to give instructions to the computer.
What is input?
This button turns the computer on and off.
What is the power button?
This part of the computer allows you to see what you’re working on.
What is the monitor?
This piece of hardware is used to move the cursor on the screen.
What is a mouse?
The main software that manages all the hardware and other software.
What is the operating system?
This function shows the results of the computer’s work, often on a screen.
What is output?
This port is used to connect a pair of headphones or speakers.
What is the audio or headphone jack?
These devices let you input information, like typing a letter.
What is a keyboard?
This connects the monitor to the computer’s main parts.
What is a graphics card?
This type of software lets you access the internet.
What is a web browser?
The process of storing data for later use.
What is storage?
This port connects to external devices like keyboards, mice, and flash drives.
What is the USB port?
This part stores data and files, even when the computer is turned off.
What is the hard drive?
A laptop’s screen size is measured in this unit.
What is inches?
Programs like Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides fall under this software category.
What is presentation software?
The CPU is responsible for this major function.
What is processing?
This button lets you remove a disc from the CD/DVD drive.
What is the eject button?
This part connects to the internet wirelessly.
What is the Wi-Fi card?
This is used to cool down the CPU to prevent overheating.
What is a fan?
This software helps keep computers safe from viruses.
What is antivirus software?
When data is sent from a computer to a printer, it’s an example of this function.
What is output?
This port is often used to connect a computer to a monitor or projector.
What is the HDMI port?