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8th Grade Parts of the Computer

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Digital Cameraencodes an image digitally and store it for later
Digital Video Cameracapturing, manipulation and storage of video in digital formats
ScannerA device that "takes a picture" of something and turns it into a computerized image.
Keyboarda device with buttons or keys to enter information into the computer
Microphoneused to convert sound waves into a digital format
Mousea pointing device used to point and select programs on a computer
Artpad (Digital Tablet)enables you to enter drawings and sketches into a computer using a pen type device
iPod/mp3a digital audio encoding format
Optical DriveA drive that uses optical (laser) technology to read or write data from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs
Hard Drivecomputer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it
Flash DriveA portable USB device used to store digital data
Central Processing Unit(CPU) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing;
Read Only Memory(ROM) computr memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
Randon Access Memory(RAM) The place in the computer where the operating system, applications programs, and data in current use are kept temporarily.
Monitora device that displays images on a computer screen
PrinterDevice that produces a paper copy of what is on the computer monitor
SpeakersDevice that produces sound


K-4 Technology Teacher
Parkview & Galewood
Charlotte, MI

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