Computer Components Vocabulary

A faster type of storage device with no moving parts is called a

True or False: The keyboard is used to type letters, numbers, and commands into a computer.

This reads and writes CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs.

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

This a pointing device used to move the cursor and select items on the screen.

A speaker is an input device that captures sound for recording or communication.

This is the main circuit board that connects all the computer’s components.

True or False: The RAM is the brain of the computer that processes information and instructions.

These are output devices that play sound from a computer.

This is a digital document, image, video, or program stored on a computer.

Laptops use this instead of a mouse for navigation.

This processes and displays images and videos on the screen.

This is the brain of the computer that processes information and instructions.

This is a virtual container used to organize multiple files on a computer.

This is a storage device that saves files, applications, and the operating system.

This is the software that manages the computer’s hardware and allows users to run programs.

The screen that displays images, videos, and text from a computer is called the

This provides electricity to the computer’s internal parts.

This helps prevent overheating by circulating air inside the computer.

This is an input device that captures sound for recording or communication.

This is a connection point used to plug in external devices like flash drives and keyboards.

This is temporary memory that stores active programs and files for quick access