Computer Basics: Staying Safe and Knowing What’s Inside

23. This output hardware displays everything from images to videos.

15. Temporary memory that clears when the power is off.

4. This type of current is used inside computers and comes from the PSU.

2. A physical device that produces hard copies like documents and photos.

50. A physical part of the system that produces sound waves you can hear.

31. This is the core unit where all internal parts are housed and protected.

19. The component where startup instructions like BIOS are stored.

29. Used to scan price codes in groceries and other stores.

16. An output device that lets users hear audio privately.

18. This is the software that manages your files and lets hardware communicate with users.

35. A sound output device placed on a desk or built into laptops.

40. A flat panel that lights up to show output from the system.

41. A high-volume printer that draws or plots large-scale graphics.

39. A high-resolution display worn on the head for immersive visuals.

7. This flat device lets you type words, numbers, and symbols into the computer.

37. The practice of maintaining proper sitting posture while using the computer.

27. Physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch.

42. When cables are not organized, this type of hazard might happen.

38. This visual output device projects a large display onto a screen.

12. A lightweight, fast storage device with no moving parts.

13. A memory chip that keeps its data even when the computer is turned off.

22. A storage device you can carry in your pocket and plug into a USB port.

11. A tool used to capture images or documents and convert them into digital files.

33. The brain of the computer that handles instructions and calculations.

3. A pointing device often used for gaming or navigating applications, it usually has buttons and joysticks.

36. Memory used for processing tasks only while the computer is on.

6. The person who writes code or develops computer programs.

8. A set of rules and practices followed to ensure safety in computer environments.

30. A hand-held device used to move the pointer on screen.

40. A flat panel that lights up to show output from the system.

26. A portable storage tool used to back up files externally.

28. This screen responds to touch and also shows visual output.

9. A large storage device found inside the system unit, uses spinning disks.

48. Power from the wall comes in this form of electricity.

24. People who use or operate computers are known as this.

1. This is the main circuit board inside the system unit that connects all the computer parts.

20. A metal box found inside the system unit that supplies power.

21. Software like MS Word or Excel is called this.

45. The digital brain of the system, mounted on the motherboard.

34. A user-friendly software tool that lets you browse websites.

32. Common program used to access the internet.

44. A chip that stores permanent instructions and cannot be changed easily.

43. An image input device used in video calls.

47. A tool used to connect various parts of the computer together, such as the CPU and memory.

46. A tool used to take digital pictures and save them to the computer.

14. This part protects the CPU from overheating by spreading heat away.

5. A safety item worn to prevent damaging parts with static electricity.

17. Used to speak or record audio into the computer system.

49. This memory type erases data as soon as power is turned off.

25. A chip on the motherboard that holds the BIOS and clock settings.

10. Converts AC electricity to DC and distributes power to internal components.