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outside components
inside components
input and output devices
memory
hodgepodge
100
transfers data from a computer onto paper
What is a printer
100
the primary source of cooling for most computers.
What is a case fan
100
a small device used to point to and select items on your computer screen.
What is a mouse
100
Nearly all computers today come equipped with this drive, usually located on the front of the system unit.
What is a CD drive
100
the most commonly used search engine
What is Google
200
used to play sound
what is a speaker
200
supplies power to the motherboard, drives, and certain expansion cards.
What is a power supply
200
is used mainly for typing text into your computer
What is a keyboard
200
Compared to CDs and DVDs, these can store only a small amount of data. They also retrieve information more slowly and are more prone to damage.
What is a floppy disk
200
An international computer network providing a wealth of communication and information.
What is the internet
300
a device that sends and receives computer information over a telephone line or high-speed cable.
What is a modem
300
the brain of the computer
What is a microprocessor
300
connect a monitor or other video display device to a computer.
What is a video card
300
usually serve as your computer's primary means of storage, holding almost all of your programs and files.
What is a hard disk drive
300
the transmission of messages over communications networks
What is e-mail
400
displays information in visual form, using text and graphics
What is a monitor
400
uses tiny electrical paths to connect each component of the computer together.
What is the motherboard
400
sends a copy or image of important documents in remote areas
What is a FAX machine
400
is a data storage device that consists of flash memory.
What is a USB flash drive
400
is used to preserve the computer's time and BIOS settings while the computer is turned off.
What is motherbaord battery
500
the core of a computer system. Usually it's a rectangular box placed on or underneath your desk.
What is a tower
500
connect a monitor or other video display device to a computer.
What is video card
500
uses its own processor to process sound data.
What is a sound card
500
is the computer's main memory.
What is RAM
500
It protects all of the electronic components inside and provides adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.
What is the case