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 keyboard

The keyboard contains letters, numbers, and symbols.

It is used for entering information into the computer.
 monitor

The monitor looks like a TV screen. It shows you what

you are doing on your computer.
 mouse

The mouse is used for navigating and clicking on the

computer screen. Single and double clicks are used for
different functions. A mouse can be corded or wireless.
 motherboard

The motherboard is like the backbone of the computer.

It connects the components of the computer together
in one place, allowing all parts to communicate with
one another.
Random Access Memory (RAM)

The RAM stores information in a computer, such as

data for programs and apps. It is the computer’s
short-term memory.
 video card

This is also known as the graphics card. The video

card controls what is shown on the computer monitor
and helps to display images on the screen, such as
computer games.
 sound card

The sound card controls the input and output of sound

signals. It processes the sounds on the computer and
sends them to the speakers or headphones.
 hard drive

The hard drive stores all of the digital content of the

computer. Documents, videos, photos, programs, and
the operating system are stored here. The hard drive
can be internal or external.
central processing unit (CPU)

The CPU is the brain of the computer. It sends signals

to control the other parts of the computer and interacts
with all the programs and applications.
 router

The router is a networking device that directs traffic

and data between the internet and all devices
connected to it.
 speakers

The speakers connect to the computer to make it

possible for us to hear the sounds it makes. Computers
also have internal speakers.
 USB port

The USB port allows a person to connect an electronic

device to a computer. It can also be used for saving
data onto a flash drive.
 printer

A printer copies the information from your computer

onto paper. It may also include photocopying and
scanning functions. Printers can be wireless or plug
directly into a USB port on the computer.
 The motherboard of the computer
acts as the backbone connecting all
components together.

True False
 The mouse contains letters,
numbers, and other symbols on it.

True False
The monitor acts as a display for the
computer. It is like a TV screen.

True False
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brain
The CPU is like the ____
of the computer.
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The router
_____directs data
and traffic between devices
and the internet.
 Fill-in-the-Blank

The hard drive can be

external .
internal or---------
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The mouse
_____ is used for clicking
and navigating on the screen.
 Fill-in-the-Blank

The speakers
____ allow us to hear
sounds from the computer.