Hardware
The brain of the computer where most calculations take place.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
System software that manages hardware and software resources (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
Operating System (OS)
Devices that allow the computer to communicate with the user (e.g., monitor, printer).
Output Devices
Software for managing and organizing data (e.g., Microsoft Access, Oracle).
Database Software
Programs designed to detect and remove malware.
Antivirus Software
The main circuit board that connects all components of a computer.
Motherboard
Programs designed to perform specific tasks (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop).
Application Software
External devices that provide additional functionality (e.g., scanners, webcams).
Peripheral Devices
Software designed for data organization and calculation (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).
Spreadsheet Software
Allows a computer to connect to a network.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Temporary storage that provides space for the computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU quickly.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Software designed to provide a platform for other software (e.g., device drivers, utilities).
System Software
Converts electrical power to a form usable by the computer.
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Programs for creating slide-based presentations (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi).
Presentation Software
Programs designed to detect and remove malware.
Antivirus Software
A storage device used to store data permanently.
Hard Drive (HDD)
Permanent software programmed into a hardware device.
Firmware
- Components such as fans or liquid cooling systems to prevent overheating.
Cooling System
Software used to access the Internet (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
Web Browser
A standard for connecting peripherals to a computer.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A faster storage device compared to HDD with no moving parts.
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Software and services that run on the Internet instead of locally on a computer (e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive).
Cloud Computing
Handles rendering of images, videos, and animations.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Software for sending and receiving emails (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird).
Email Client
Programs for creating and editing multimedia content (e.g., VLC Media Player, Adobe Premiere).
Multimedia Software