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Parts of Computer and Meaning

The document defines and describes common computer hardware components including the monitor, computer case, keyboard, processor, motherboard, RAM, hard drive, mouse, speaker, and printer. The monitor displays visual information, the computer case houses internal components, the keyboard is used to enter text, the processor processes instructions, the motherboard connects components, RAM is short-term memory, the hard drive stores files, the mouse controls the cursor, speakers produce sound, and the printer outputs text and graphics to paper.

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Parts of Computer and Meaning

The document defines and describes common computer hardware components including the monitor, computer case, keyboard, processor, motherboard, RAM, hard drive, mouse, speaker, and printer. The monitor displays visual information, the computer case houses internal components, the keyboard is used to enter text, the processor processes instructions, the motherboard connects components, RAM is short-term memory, the hard drive stores files, the mouse controls the cursor, speakers produce sound, and the printer outputs text and graphics to paper.

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 Monitor - is an output device that displays information in pictorial or textual form.

A
discrete monitor comprises a visual display, support electronics, power supply, housing,
electrical connectors, and external user controls.

 Computer Case - also known as a computer chassis is the enclosure that contains most
of the hardware of a personal computer. The components housed inside the case (such
as the CPU, motherboard, memory, mass storage devices, power supply unit and various
expansion cards) are referred as the internal hardware, while hardware outside the case
(typically cable-linked or plug-and-play devices such as the display, speakers, keyboard,
mouse and USB flash drives) are known as peripherals.

 Computer Keyboard - is an input device used to enter characters and functions into the
computer system by pressing buttons, or keys. It is the primary device used to enter
text. A keyboard typically contains keys for individual letters, numbers and special
characters, as well as keys for specific functions. A keyboard is connected to a computer
system using a cable or a wireless connection.
 Processor (CPU) - is the logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic
instructions that drive a computer. The CPU is seen as the main and most crucial
integrated circuitry (IC) chip in a computer, as it is responsible for interpreting most of
computers commands. CPUs will perform most basic arithmetic, logic and I/O
operations, as well as allocate commands for other chips and components running in a
computer.

 Motherboard - is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer. The motherboard
is a computer's central communications backbone connectivity point, through which all
components and external peripherals connect. Motherboards can be found in virtually
all computers, especially desktop and laptop PCs.

 RAM - is a common computing acronym that stands for random-access memory.


Sometimes it's called PC memory or just memory. In essence, RAM is your computer or
laptop's short-term memory. It's where the data is stored that your computer processor
needs to run your applications and open your files.

 Hard Drive - is the hardware component that stores all of your digital content. Your
documents, pictures, music, videos, programs, application preferences, and operating
system represent digital content stored on a hard drive. Hard drives can be external or
internal.

 Mouse - is a small device that a computer user pushes across a desk surface in order to
point to a place on a display screen and to select one or more actions to take from that
position. The mouse first became a widely used computer tool when Apple Computer
made it a standard part of the Apple Macintosh.

 Speaker - is an output gear that connects to a computer to produce sound resultant. We


can listen to the sound as an outcome and more.

 Printer - is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers
the information to paper, usually to standard-size, 8.5" by 11" sheets of paper. Printers
vary in size, speed, sophistication and cost.

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