Types of Computers
A portable computer with a built-in screen and keyboard that folds shut.
A laptop.
The physical components of a computer system that you can actually touch.
Hardware.
The global system of interconnected computer networks.
The Internet.
Energy collected directly from the sun using photovoltaic panels.
Solar power.
The protective, non-conductive material—usually plastic or rubber—that covers a bare copper wire to prevent shocks
Insulation.
A powerful central computer that manages network resources and stores data for other computers.
A server.
The main circuit board that connects all the different parts of a computer together.
A motherboard.
The wireless technology used to connect devices to a local area network.
Wi-Fi.
A non-renewable energy source created by splitting atoms, typically using uranium.
Nuclear power.
An adjective used to describe a hazardous chemical or gas that catches fire easily.
Flammable/combustible.
A large, expensive, and incredibly powerful computer capable of handling thousands of users at once, often used by banks.
A mainframe.
The "brain" of the computer where most calculations and data processing take place (acronym).
CPU (Central Processing Unit).
A network that connects computers within a limited physical area, such as a school or office building (acronym).
LAN (Local Area Network).
Energy sources like wind, water, and sunlight that will never run out.
Renewable resources.
The science of designing the workplace to fit the user, helping to prevent back pain and eye strain.
Ergonomics.
A highly portable device with a touchscreen interface, larger than a smartphone but without a physical keyboard.
A tablet.
The temporary memory used by the computer to store data it is currently working on (acronym).
RAM (Random Access Memory).
A piece of hardware that acts as a traffic director, forwarding data packets between different computer networks.
A router.
Black, combustible rock mined from the ground, traditionally used in power plants to generate electricity.
Coal.
A dangerous fault where electrical current travels along an unintended path with zero resistance, which can easily start a fire.
A short circuit.
A specialized computer system that is part of a larger machine or device, like the one inside a washing machine.
An embedded system/computer.
Any external device connected to your computer to expand its capabilities, such as a scanner or a printer.
A peripheral device. Either an output device or an input device.
A network security system designed to monitor traffic and block unauthorized access from outside threats.
A firewall.
The specific term for electricity generated by harnessing the flow of water through a dam.
Hydropower/hydroelectricity.
A small, sacrificial safety device containing a thin wire that melts and breaks the circuit if the current gets too high.
A fuse.