Basic Computer
parts
(I.C.T FACULT)
Computer Parts
There are many
parts which is put
together to make a
computer work.
Hardware
Are physical parts of
the computer, that
we can see, touch
etc, these includes
processor and
memory chips,
input/output devices,
tapes, disks,
modems, cable, etc.
CPU
The Central
Processing Unit
Processor
The CPU – The chip
or chips that
interpret and
execute program
instructions and
manage the
functions of input,
output, and storage
devices.
Computer Case
Contains the major
components of the
computer. It helps
protect them.
Inside the Computer Case
Monitor
A display screen to
provide “output” to
the user. It is
where you view the
information your are
working on.
Video Card
Connects the computer
to the monitor. It is a
circuit board attached
to the motherboard that
contains the memory
and other circuitry
necessary to send
information to the
monitor for display on
screen.
Keyboard
Used to enter
information into the
computer and for
giving commands.
Mouse
An input device
operated by rolling its
ball across a flat
surface. The mouse is
used to control the on-
screen pointer by
pointing and clicking,
double-clicking, or
dragging objects on the
screen.
CD Rom Drive
The drive that plays
CDs and reads data
that has been stored
on the CD.
CD
Compact Disk – A
type of optical
storage device.
Floppy Disk Drive
A device that holds
a removable floppy
disk when in use;
read/write heads
read and write data
to the diskette.
Hard Disk
Magnetic storage
device in the
computer.
Printer
An output device
that produces a hard
copy on paper. It
gives information to
the user in printed
form.
Scanner
A device that allows
pictures to be placed
into a computer.
Speakers
Used to generate or
reproduce voice,
music, and other
sounds.
Sound Card
Connects the
speakers and
microphone to the
computer.
Brain Storm
The CPU is the The following are
brain of the part of the
computer True of computer
False? EXCEPT.
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Computer
Table
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