| A | B |
| Hardware | Parts of a computer you can touch. |
| Software | Electronic instructions for a computer |
| Input Device | Used to enter information and commands |
| Processor | The Central Processing Unit or CPU is the main chip in the computer |
| Output Device | Displays or generates information from a computer |
| Monitor | Displays text and images |
| Printer | Produces a paper copy of documents |
| Computer Case | Contains all the major components of a computer system |
| Keyboard | Lets you type information and instructions |
| Mouse | A hand-held device for selecting and moving items on the screen |
| Modem | Lets computers communicate through telephone lines and/or cable |
| Power Supply | Changes alternating current (AC) from an outlet into direct current (DC) |
| Scanner | Reads graphics and or text into a format useable by a computer |
| Headphones | Output Device |
| Speakers | Output Device |
| Monitor | Output Device |
| CPU | Processor |
| Disk Drive | Input Device |
| CD Drive | Input Device |
| Keyboard | Input Device |
| Mouse | Input Device |
| Scanner | Input Device |
| Printer | Output Device |