Parts of a computer
This is the main circuit board that connects the
computer’s parts together.
Motherboard
A device that uses flash memory and connects to a computer through the USB port
Flash Drive
Programs that tell a computer what to do and how to do it.
Software
can harm your computer by damaging or destroying its data
virus
most commonly used type of secondary storage device, which stores bits of data as aligned particles on the surface of a magnetic disk.
hard drive
The Physical part of a computer
Hardware
most commonly used type of secondary storage device, which stores bits of data as aligned particles on the surface of a magnetic disk.
Hard Drive
technology uses radio waves to connect devices wirelessly
Wi-Fi
is a small piece of silicon with electronic circuits that can hold large quantities of information.
Microchip
is a small piece of silicon with electronic circuits that can hold large quantities of information.
Microchip
The display screen
Monitor
a small piece of silicon with electronic circuits that can hold large quantities of information.
Microchip
The system that allows hardware devices to communicate with one another, run efficiently, and support software programs.
Operating System
is a standard that allows communication between devices, such as flash drives and computers.
USB
is a standard that allows communication between devices, such as flash drives and computers.
USB
A computer that is mobile
Laptop
typically used in digital cameras to store pictures.
SD Card
Processes and compares data and completes arithmetic and logical operations.
CPU
Stores data and instructions while the computer is working.
RAM
Processes and compares data and completes arithmetic and logical operations.
CPU
The flat part of a computer used to direct your mouse
Touchpad
Areas on Internet servers where data and applications can be stored and accessed.
Cloud Storage
is used to receive and send data on computer networks.
Router
A personal computer that resides on a desk or table.
Desktop Computer
Stores data and instructions while the computer is working.
RAM