Functions of Computer Parts

FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTER PARTS

NAME:______TEACHER:______

Match the words and their functions by putting the correct number on the line.

1. printer _____This device is the brain, the processing part of the computer.

2. joystick _____This piece of hardware lets the class hear the sound and music from the computer.

3. keyboard _____ This hardware controls the arrow and clicks to open programs.

4. speakers _____This device lets one person hear sound and music from the computer.

5. headphones _____This input device requires the user to make hand responses, works like a mouse, and is used to play games. 6. video monitor _____ This piece of hardware prints the information from the screen on paper.

7. CPU _____This device allows you to put letters and numbers on the screen.

8. mouse _____ This piece of hardware displays or shows the information on the screen.

9. software _____This is a chip that is the permanent memory for the computer.

10. CD rom drive _____ Flash drives and CDs that program or save information.

11. hardware _____This part of the hardware reads the CDs.

12. ROM _____ These are the electrical machines of the computer. 13. Laptop _____ This round piece of software allows you to save music, games, or programs.

14. CD-ROM _____This device projects the picture from a monitor on to a larger screen for many to see.

15. modem _____ This scans pictures or papers and puts them on the video monitor. 16. flash drive _____ This is a small, portable storage device which stores large amounts of information. 17. scanner _____This makes videos that can be downloaded to the computer. 18. video camera _____A portable computer that can be used wireless.

19. wireless modem _____This connects the computer to the internet with wires.

20. projector _____This takes still pictures or short videos to download to the computer.

21. digital camera _____This connects the computer to the internet without wires.