What is a Computer? and Basic Parts

This is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer.

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• CPU

• Monitor

This is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger.

• Control buttons

• Mouse

• Touch pad

• Tower case

This is the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, CPU and power supply.

• Computer case

• Tower case

• Keyboard

• Mechanical mouse

Most monitors have these which allow you to change your monitor's display settings, and some monitors also have built-in speakers.

• Optical mouse

• Tower case

• Trackball mouse

• Control buttons

This is a tall part that sits next to the monitor or on the floor.

• Tall Case

• Tower Case

• Desktop Case

• Mouse

This is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

• Keyboard

• Computer

• Hardware

• Software

What is the physical part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the keyboard or mouse?

• Software

• Hardware

• Keyboard

• CPU

This is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. Examples include web browsers, games and word processors.

• Hardware

• CPU

• Monitor

• Software

What type of computers are designed to be placed on a desk and are typically made up of a few different parts, including the computer case, monitor, keyboard and mouse.

• Laptop computers

• Desktop computers

• Mobile devices

• Smartphones

What is the name for a computer that serves up information to other computers on a network?

• Network computer

• Server

• Software

• Desktop computer