Computer parts Vocabulary

RAM/ Processor

An electronic device used for processing data

Monitor

Sits on desk and displays what is running on the computer

Hard drive/ memory

Where a computer stores information

Disk drive/ CD Ram

A mechanism that spins, reads, and writes disks

Server

Designed to support a computer network that allows user to share data, software and peripherals

Keyboard

A computer input device that uses a set of keys to put data into the computer

Client/ personal computer

A computer that serves one user at a time

Internet

A global network connecting millions of computers, linking the exchange of data, news, and opinions

Operating system/ conductor

Computer program that gives a detailed set of instructions to tell the computer exactly what to do

CPU

It carries out instructions to operate the computer

Motherboard

Provides the means of connecting all the components of a computer

URL

The address to a file on a web server

Output

The computer generated information that is displayed. Examples of devices are monitor, printer, speakers, and projector

Input

The data that is entered into a computer. Examples of devices are a keyboard, mouse, touch screen, and scanner .

Hardware

The physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel