Parts of a Computer
What is a motherboard
The main part of a computer
The 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
Areas on Internet severs where data and applications can be stored and accessed.
Cloud Storage
A program whose purpose is to damage or destroy computer data, cause a computer to behave in unexpected ways, or interfere with the operation of a network, all while concealing and replicating itself
Virus
Also known as a Trackpad. A flat control surface used to move the cursor and perform like a computer mouse, typically on a laptop computer.
Touchpad
Programs that tell a computer what to do and how to do it.
Software
A small storage device that uses flash memory and connects to the computer through a USB port; also called a pen drive, jump drive, or thumb drive.
USB Flash Drive
A standard wireless technology that uses radio waves to connect devices.
Wi-Fi
Stands for Central Processing Unit. A piece of the computer’s hardware that processes and compares data and completes arithmetic and logical operations.
CPU
The display screen used to provide visual output from a computer.
Monitor
The physical parts of a computer
Hardware
Stands for Secure digital memory card. A type of memory card typically used in digital cameras
SD Card
A computer that provides data to other computers.
Server
The display screen used to provide visual output from a computer.
Monitor
An individual’s personal computer that resides on a desk or table.
Desktop Computer
a very small piece of silicon inside a computer. It has electronic curcuits on it and can hold large quantities of information or perform mathematical and logical operations
Microchip
Stands for random Access Memory. It stores data and instructions while the computer is working.
RAM
receives and sends data on computer networks
Router
An individual’s personal computer that resides on a desk or table.
Desktop Computer
A computer that provides data to other computers.
Server
The system that allows hardware devices to communicate with one another, run efficiently, and support software programs.
Operating System
Stands for Universal Serial Bus. A standard that allows communication between devices, such as between a flash drive and a computer.
USB
A personal computer that is small enough to be carried around.
Laptop
personal computer that is small enough to be carried around.
Laptop
receives and sends data on computer networks
Router