Basic Computer Parts

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A computer is described as an electronic ______ or device that processes data.

machine

Information that is given to the computer to be processed is known as ______.

data

The computer component that displays information, resembling a TV screen, is the ______.

monitor

The component used for entering words, numbers, and symbols into the computer system is called the ______.

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A pointing device that allows you to give input to the computer is the ______.

<p>mouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Output devices that produce different types of sounds processed by the computer are called ______.

<p>speakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mike attached to a computer used to input sounds like speech and songs is the ______.

<p>microphone</p> Signup and view all the answers

The processing device in a computer that stores, sorts, arranges, and changes inputs is known as the ______ ______ ______ (CPU).

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The results of your work are printed from the computer screen onto paper using a ______.

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[Blank] devices help us put data into the computer and give instructions to it.

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Devices such as keyboards, mice, and microphones are common examples of ______ devices.

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The parts of a computer that help us show the results of processing are called ______ devices.

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Monitors, printers, and speakers are examples of ______ devices.

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The ______ is known to save your time and energy, and it can remember a lot of things.

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The mouse, microphone, and web camera are all examples of ______ devices.

<p>input</p> Signup and view all the answers

The monitor, printer, and speakers are all examples of ______ devices.

<p>output</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ looks like a TV screen.

<p>monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can record your voice with the help of a ______.

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A printer prints the result of your work on a sheet of paper called a ______.

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The ______ is used for entering data into the computer system.

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Flashcards

What is a computer?

An electronic machine/device that processes data.

What is a keyboard?

Used for entering data into the computer. It can type words, numbers and symbols.

What is a mouse?

A pointing device used to give input to the computer.

What is a monitor?

Looks like a TV screen; shows what you type or draw.

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What are speakers?

Output devices that produce different types of sounds processed by the computer.

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What is a microphone?

A device that can be attached to a computer to input sounds like speech and songs.

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What is the CPU?

The device that processes all the inputs in a computer.

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What is a printer?

Prints the results of your work from the computer screen onto paper.

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What are input devices?

Devices that help us put data into the computer; helpful in giving instructions.

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What are output devices?

The parts of a computer that help us to show the results of processing.

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Study Notes

  • This is an introduction to basic computer parts
  • A computer is an electronic machine/device that processes data
  • Information given to it is called data
  • Computers work very fast, save time and energy, and can remember a lot of things.

Basic Parts of a Computer

  • Monitor
  • CPU
  • Printer
  • Speakers
  • Microphone
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse

Input Devices

  • Devices that help put data into a computer
  • They give instructions to the computer
  • Examples of input devices include:
    • Keyboard
    • Mouse
    • Joystick
    • Microphone
    • Web camera
    • Scanner

Output Devices

  • Parts of a computer that help show the results of processing
  • Examples of output devices:
    • Monitor
    • Printer
    • Speakers
    • Headphones
    • Storage devices such as hard disks, floppy disks, and compact discs (CDs)

Keyboard

  • Used for entering data into the computer system
  • It can type words, numbers, and symbols

Mouse

  • A pointing device
  • It's used to give input to the computer

Monitor

  • Looks like a TV screen
  • Shows whatever is typed on the keyboard or drawn with the mouse

Speakers

  • Output devices that produce different types of sounds processed by the computer
  • Enables listening to songs or speech stored on the computer

Microphone

  • Can be attached to a computer
  • Lets you input sounds like speech and songs
  • Can be used to record voice

Processing Device

  • All inputs are stored, sorted, arranged, and changed
  • The processing device helps the computer perform these tasks
  • In a computer, this is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Printer

  • Prints the results of your work from the computer screen onto a sheet of paper
  • This is called as a printout

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