| A | B |
|---|
| cables | Wires used to carry electricity. |
| CD-ROM drive | The device that reads information from the compact disc (CD). |
| compact disc (CD) | A small optical disc on which data such as music, text, or graphics is digitally encoded. |
| floppy disk 3.5” | A magnetic disk on which data such as music, text, or graphics are magnetically encoded. |
| floppy drive | The component that reads and writes to floppy disks. |
| keyboard | A hardware device consisting of buttons (keys) that the user presses to type characters into a computer. |
| laptop | A portable computer small enough to use on one’s lap. |
| monitor | A video display that takes signals from a computer and displays information onto the screen. |
| mouse | A hand-operated data input device that moves the cursor on a computer screen. |
| mouse pad | A flat pad, coated with foam rubber, designed to provide an optimum surface on which to use a mouse. |
| printer | A device that prints text or graphics on paper. |
| speakers | Electronic equipment used to play sound. |
| tower | A style of computer system in which components are arranged in a tall, narrow cabinet. |
