PIT Computer Hardware Vocabulary

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Monitor

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an output device with a television type screen that displays information relayed from the computer system.

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Tower

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a metal case that holds all of the computer's physical hardware; example CPU, motherboard, hard disc drive, memory chips, etc.

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Keyboard

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an input device with moveable keys representing the alphabet, numbers, symbols and frequently used commands used to input data into a computer system.

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Mouse

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an input device that connects to a computer system that allows the user to point and click to select items from the monitor screen.

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Speakers

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an output device that converts analog audio signals into the equivalent air vibrations to make audible sound.

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Printer

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an output device that connects to a computer system that allows the user to create a hardcopy of the data displayed on the computer screen.

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Scanner

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A device that lets you put paper documents onto your computer.

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Flash drive

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a physical storage device that is portable that connects to the computer through a USB port.

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Headphones

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an output device that is placed over the head to listen to audio signals such as music or speech.

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Read Only Memory (ROM)

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a silicon chip that contains the boot-up instructions of the computer.