Computer Parts

In this lesson, students will will be able to indentify the different parts of a computer and their functions. Students please follow the directions. Do not skip an activity, but go through this lesson in sequence.

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Every computer consists of several components:

The most important component is the main unit. It is comparable to the brain of the computer. The main unit calculates each decision and the memory of the computer is stored here. There are two different designs of main units. One is called desktop unit and the other is called a tower (picture is depicted on your right). You may realize the two slots in the front of the main unit. These two slots are used for transferring data into the computer or for taking data from one computer to another. The smaller slot is usable for both transferring data into the computer and out of the computer. It is called floppy and accepts diskettes. However all data that is stored on a diskette has been written onto it by using a computer. The bigger slot is used for CD ROMs. CD ROMS are only usable for getting data that the producer of the CD ROM defined into your computer.
Another important component is the monitor. All information the computer wants to tell you it displays on your monitor. Everything that you type in the keyboard are seen on the monitor.
If you want to give some information to your computer, you may do so by using the keyboard or the mouse.
Each computer will be sold with a lot of diskettes and CD ROMs containing the operation system, drivers and software belonging to your computer.