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an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically

1 Personal in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a
Computer variable program.

2 Monitor a screen which displays an image generated by a computer.

an input device that uses a set of finger-sized buttons called

keys to enter or manipulate data on a computer or other device.
Similar to a typewriter, the keys on a keyboard act
as switches or levers but can also be combined to perform
3 Keyboard
complex operations. Some keyboards are built into a device, as
in the case of laptops, but many keyboards are peripheral
devices that are either wired through a USB cable or connected
wirelessly via Bluetooth.

a small mobile manual device that controls movement of the

4 Mouse
cursor and selection of functions on a computer display

a device that scans an image (such as a photograph) or

5 Scanner document (such as a page of text) especially for use or storage
on a computer

a device used for printing documets, images, and other files prom
6 Printer a PC
 an instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or
7 Microphone modulate an electric current usually for the purpose of
transmitting or recording sound (such as speech or music)

a printed circuit board containing the principal components of

8 Motherboard a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit
boards to be slotted into.

the low-level software that supports a computer's basic

9 Operatin System
functions, such as scheduling tasks and controlling peripherals.

a processor, or "microprocessor," is a small chip that resides

in computers and other electronic devices. Its basic job is to
10 processor receive input and provide the appropriate output. While this
may seem like a simple task, modern processors can handle
trillions of calculations per second.

a device for showing films or images on a screen or
11 Projector
other surface

Speakers are one of the most common output devices used with

computer systems. Some speakers are designed to work
specifically with computers, while others can be hooked up to
12 Speakers
any type of sound system. Regardless of their design, the
purpose of speakers is to produce audio output that can be
heard by the listener.

A standard for assigning numerical values to the set of letters

13 ASCII alphabet
in the Roman alphabet and typographic characters.

a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a

computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, internet
14 Smartphone
access, and an operating system capable of running
downloaded apps.

a piece of computer software that you use to search for

15 Browser
information on the internet.