Comparatives
superlatives
Types of Computers
Peripherals
Vocab
100

A gaming PC is usually ______ (fast) than a standard office computer because it has a more powerful processor and GPU.

Faster

100

As of today, the ______ (powerful) supercomputer in the world can perform quadrillions of calculations per second.

most powerful

100

Large organizations rely on this powerful centralized computer system to handle vast amounts of data and support multiple users simultaneously.

mainframe or server

100

This device is used to type letters, numbers, and commands into a computer.

keyboard

100

This essential part of a computer converts electricity from an outlet into usable power for all internal components.

Power Supply

200

An SSD is ______ (expensive) than an HDD, but it offers much faster read and write speeds.

more expensive

200

Among all storage devices, an NVMe SSD is considered the ______ (fast) for data transfer speeds.

fastest

200

This type of computer is designed for portability, featuring a built-in screen, keyboard, and battery.

Laptop

200

In a desktop setup, this vertical case houses the motherboard, power supply, and other essential components.

tower

200

Gamers and video editors rely on this component to process images and render high-quality graphics.

Graphics Card

300

A laptop is ______ (portable) than a desktop because it has a built-in battery and is easy to carry.

more portable

300

A mainframe computer is one of the ______ (large) types of computers, used by governments and big corporations.

largest

300

Unlike a laptop, this type of computer is designed to stay in one place, often featuring a separate monitor, keyboard, and tower.

Desktop

300

This device transfers digital documents onto paper using ink or toner.

printer

300

Often called the "backbone" of a computer, this circuit board connects the CPU, RAM, and other key components.

Motherboard

400

A 4K monitor is ______ (clear) than a 1080p monitor due to its higher resolution.

clearer

400

Quantum computing is often described as the ______ (advanced) field in modern computer science.

most advanced

400

Smartwatches and fitness trackers fall under this category of technology, designed to be worn on the body.

Wearable

400

To create a digital copy of a physical document or photo, you would use this device.

scanner

400

Without this spinning device, your CPU or GPU could overheat and shut down.

Fan

500

Liquid cooling is usually ______ (effective) than air cooling for keeping high-performance CPUs cool.

more effective

500

A high-end graphics card is one of the ______ (expensive) parts of a gaming PC, sometimes costing more than the rest of the system combined.

most expensive

500

Smartphones and tablets are examples of this category of computing devices, known for their portability and touchscreen interfaces.

Handheld

500

This output device allows users to visually interact with their computer, displaying images, text, and videos.

monitor

500

Before USBs and digital downloads took over, computers used this device to read and play movie discs and software CDs.

DVD reader