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Computer Basics

Test your knowledge of the parts of a computer. Grades 3-5

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CPUThinking part of the computer
MonitorThe TV part of the computer
KeyboardTypes instructions for the computer
MouseDevice that clicks information for the computer
PrinterPuts computer activities on paper
Floppy DiskSquare card that stores information
Hard DriveWhere the computer stores information
CD-RomRound silver disk that stores information
CD-Rom DrivePlace on the CPU where you insert the CD-Rom
Floppy DrivePlac on the CPU where you insert the Floppy Disk
HardwareAny part of the computer system that you can see or touch
SoftwareInstructions that tell the computer what to do
Surge ProtectorElectrical strip that protects the computer from power surges
ModemDevice on the CPU which connects the computer to the internet
ScreenThe glass on the monitor where the pictures appear
User NameThe name I am known by to the computer
PasswordSecret word; used with my user name
DisketteAnother name for Floppy Disk
ProgramA complicated set of instructions which allow the computer to perform special tasks
log inentering personal information for computer access


Mr. Wigington

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