Parts of a computer Vocabulary Labeling computer An
Parts of a computer Vocabulary & Labeling
computer • An electronic device used for processing data
Microcomputer • A computer that serves one user at a time.
Microprocessor • The main processing unit of a computer or information processing device; acts as the "brain" on the machine carrying out instructions, performing calculations, and interacting with all the components used to operate the computer.
Motherboard • The main circuit board of a computer housing the microprocessor and providing the means of connecting all the components--including memory sockets and expansion slots--that make up the computer.
A place to store information MEMORY
DISK DRIVE • A mechanism that holds, spins, reads, and writes either magnetic or optical disks.
SECONDARY STORAGE • Permanantly stores date (floppy disk, hard drive)
HARDWARE • The physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel.
DESKTOP • Sits on the desk and displays what is running on the computer
input • The data that is entered into a computer. – examples). Keyboard, mouse, touch screen, and scanner
keyboard • Computer input device that uses a set of keys to put data into the computer
output • The computer-generated information that is displayed. – Examples. Monitor, printer, speakers, and projector.
software • Computer program that gives detailed set of instructions to tell the computer what to do.
internet • Global network connecting millions of computers, lining the exchange of data, news, and opinions.
server • Designed to support a computer network that allows user to share information, data, software, and peripherals.
Uniform resource locator You’ve probably called it a URL Address to a file on a Web Server
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