Parts of Computer

Parts of a Computer
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Main part of a Computer
• A computer is made up of
different parts.
• Each part of a computer
performs a specific function.
•The four main parts
of a computer are:
•Monitor
•CPU Box
•Keyboard
•Mouse
Monitor
•A monitor looks like a
television.
• It shows what you type or
draw on a computer.
• It is also used to watch
movies.
CPU Box
•CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
It is present inside the CPU box.
•CPU is the brain of a computer.
• It stores information and makes all

parts of the computer work.
Keyboard
•A computer keyboard has many

buttons.
•These buttons are called keys.
• You press the keys to type numbers

and letters. This is called typing.
Mouse
•The mouse of a computer
is a pointing device.
•It helps to point different
things on a computer.
•It has two buttons and a
wheel in the center.
Do you know why it is
called a mouse?
•A computer mouse looks like a real mouse because

of its shape.
•It has a long wire connected to the CPU box.
•This wire looks like the tail of a mouse.
•A computer mouse comes in different shapes, sizes
and colors.
Additional devices
connected to a Computer
•A computer system can have many additional

parts. Some of these are:
•Printer
•Speakers
•Microphone
•Headphones
•All the additional parts also have specific functions.

Printer
•A printer is used to print information that
you see on the monitor onto paper.
•Printers that print in black and white color
are called black and white printers.
•Printers that print in any color are called
color printers.
Tech Fact
•The printer paper is known as a

printout or hard copy.
• The information on the computer is
called a soft copy.
Speakers
Speakers are used to hear sound

effects or listen to music on the
computer.
Microphone and
Headphones
•A microphone is used to record different sounds
into the computer. It is also known as mike.
•Headphones are used when you want to listen to

something without disturbing the people around.
These days, headphones come with an attached
microphone.
Joystick
A joystick makes playing

computer games a lot
more fun.
Scanner
A scanner copies pictures and

text from paper onto the
computer.
Web
Camera
A web camera is used to

take live photos and
videos.
CD/ DVD
Drive
•CD/ DVD drives are used to play the
CDs or DVDs.
•CD stands for compact Disc.
•DVD stands for Digital Versatile
Disc.
•CD and DVD are circular disc which
store information.
UPS
•UPS stands for Universal Power
Supply.
•It keeps the computer working
when the power supply is OFF.
•This gives time to save your work
and switch off the computer when
there is a power cut.
Recap
The four main parts of a computer are:
Monitor
CPU box
Keyboard
Mouse
Additional devices are attached to the CPU box to make

the tasks easier and faster such as :
printer
Speaker
microphone
Headphones
Joystick
Scanner
MCQ 1
Which part of the computer helps you see pictures and
words?
a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) Mouse
d) CPU
MCQ 2
Which part of the computer do you use to type letters and
numbers?
a) Monitor
b) Mouse
c) Keyboard
d) Printer
MCQ 3
What is the 'brain' of the computer called?
a) Mouse
b) Monitor
c) CPU
d) Keyboard
MCQ 4
Which part of the computer helps you click and point at things
on the screen?
a) CPU
b) Mouse
c) Keyboard
d) Monitor
MCQ 5
Which part of the computer is used to print out papers?
a) Monitor
b) Mouse
c) Keyboard
d) Printer
MCQ 6
Which part of the computer can you touch to control what’s
on the screen?
a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) Mouse
d) Printer
MCQ 7
Where do you plug in your headphones on the computer?
a) Monitor
b) Mouse
c) Keyboard
d) CPU
MCQ 8
•Which part of the computer displays colors and
images?
a) Monitor
b) Mouse
c) CPU
d) Keyboard
MCQ 9
Which part of the computer helps you move the cursor on the
screen?
a) Keyboard
b) Monitor
c) Mouse
d) CPU
MCQ 10
Which of these is NOT a part of a computer?
a) Monitor
b) Car
c) Keyboard
d) Mouse
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Parts of a Computer

•CPU is the brain of a computer.

• It stores information and makes all

•A computer keyboard has many

• You press the keys to type numbers

•A computer mouse looks like a real mouse because

•A computer system can have many additional

•All the additional parts also have specific functions.

•The printer paper is known as a

Speakers are used to hear sound

•Headphones are used when you want to listen to

A joystick makes playing

A scanner copies pictures and

A web camera is used to

Additional devices are attached to the CPU box to make

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