The

Parts
of a
Comput
er
 The TOWER
contains
all of the parts of
a computer
The MOTHERBOARD
is the backbone of a
computer – all other
parts plug into it
 The CPU
(Central Processing Unit)
is the brain of a computer
– it tells the other parts
what to do
 The RAM
(Random Access Memory)
is the temporary memory
of a computer
 The ROM
(Random Only Memory)
is the permanent memory
of a computer
 An INPUT DEVICE
lets you TALK TO the
computer
An OUTPUT DEVICE
lets the computer
TALK TO you
The MOTHERBOARD is the of
a computer

A) Brains
B) Backbone
C) Foot
ROM is the memory of a computer

A) Permanent
B) Smart
C) Temporary
The CPU is the of a computer

A) Brains
B) Backbone
C) Foot
RAM is the memory of a computer

A) Permanent
B) Smart
C) Temporary
An example of an INPUT DEVICE is:

A) Printer
B) Monitor
C) Mouse
An example of an OUTPUT DEVICE is:

A) Keyboard
B) Monitor
C) Mouse
OBJECTIVE: To teach students basic computer skills and tools
as per the NJDOE Technology Standard 8.1.4a
•Use basic technology vocabulary (8.1.4a.1)

Made by Matt Shea

Director of Technology
Lopatcong School District
sheam@lopatcongschool.org