Parts of a Computer
Core
motherboard
A printed circuit board
CPU
Abbreviation for central processing unit
RAM
A type of computer memory
Drives
A program that controls a device
Cooling Devices
a system that keeps air cool and dry
PORTS, PEREPHERIALS, EXPANSIONS
Graphics card
a printed circuit board that controls the output to a display screen
USB
A Universal serial bus
Ethernet
a system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network
video
record on video tape
audio
A recorded sound
keyboard
a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter
Microphone
an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations
webcam
a video camera that inputs to a computer connected to the Internet
headphones
Earphones connected by a band made for listening to audio
monitor
an instrument or device used for observing
printer
a machine for printing text
Operating system
Process Management
refers to aligning processes with an organization’s strategic goals
memory managment
is the process of controlling and coordinating computer memory
device management
the administration of mobile devices
User Interface
The means by which the user and a computer system interact
Storage Management
optimizing the efficiency and speed with which a storage area network utilizes available drive space