| A | B |
|---|
| monitor | displays text and graphics |
| keyboard | used to type in text |
| mouse | pointing device |
| printer | prints out information |
| scanner | works like a copy machine |
| microphone | used to record sounds |
| speakers | sound comes from these |
| hard drive | it's usually called drive C: |
| floppy disk | it's referred to as drive A: |
| CD-ROM | it's denoted by drive D: |
| network | a group of computers that are linked together |
| spreadsheet | it makes mathematical calculations |
| word processor | it is used to type and edit text |
| data base | it makes finding information easy |
| CPU | the brains of the computer |
| digital camera | takes pictures that you can download to your computer |
| modem | allows computers to communicate with one another |
| hardware | parts of the computer that you can touch |
| software | a written set of instructions |
| input device | used to put information in the computer |
