| A | B |
| Monitor | Output device that allows the user to visually see the result of processing; Examples: see text, pictures, videos |
| Motherboard | The main circuit board in a computer |
| Mouse | Input device, used to enter information into the computer by pointing, clicking, and dragging |
| Output devices | Send information out of the computer; displays the result of processing |
| Printer | Output device that produces hard copy output |
| Random Access Memory (RAM) | Temporary internal computer storage; information is deleted when the computer is turned off |
| Read Only Memory (ROM) | Long-term internal computer storage; information is available after computer is turned off |
| Soft copy | The copy of a document displayed on the computer monitor that can be updated or changed |
| Speakers | Output devices used to hear the result of processing; Examples: hear voice, music, and other sounds |
| Storage devices | Allow you to save information to be used later |
| USB drive | Reads information from USB/flash drives |