Computer Parts

Front

What does CPU stand for?

Back

CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

Front

Which memory holds instructions temporarily and is erased when the power goes off?

Back

RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY

Front

What piece of computer hardware PROCESSES instructions?

Back

CPU

Front

Which memory contains the instruction sets for starting the computer?

Back

ROM

Front

What do you call the plastic box that holds all of the computer parts?

Back

Case

Front

What part is the computer's permanent memory? It holds programs and files.

Back

Hard Drive

Front

What is the main circuit board of a computer called?

Back

Motherboard

Front

What computer part uses lasers to read CD/DVDs?

Back

Optical Drive

Front

What computer part provides electricity to the computer?

Back

Power Supply

Front

What computer part do you need to connect to a network and the internet?

Back

Ethernet Card