{
 "source": "https://peabody.kids/flashcards/tech-computer-parts",
 "id": "tech-computer-parts",
 "title": "Computer Parts and Hardware",
 "category": "technology",
 "subject": "Computers",
 "levels": [
  "3-5",
  "6-8",
  "9-12",
  "adult"
 ],
 "description": "The main parts inside and outside a computer and what each does.",
 "tags": [
  "hardware",
  "computer parts",
  "devices"
 ],
 "frontLabel": "Part",
 "backLabel": "Job",
 "cards": [
  [
   "CPU (processor)",
   "The brain of the computer that runs instructions"
  ],
  [
   "Core (CPU)",
   "One processing unit inside a CPU"
  ],
  [
   "Clock speed",
   "How fast a CPU runs, measured in gigahertz (GHz)"
  ],
  [
   "RAM",
   "Fast temporary memory for programs in use; cleared when power is off"
  ],
  [
   "ROM",
   "Memory that keeps its contents without power"
  ],
  [
   "Hard drive (HDD)",
   "Storage that uses spinning magnetic disks"
  ],
  [
   "SSD",
   "Storage with no moving parts that uses flash memory; faster than a hard drive"
  ],
  [
   "Motherboard",
   "The main circuit board that connects all parts"
  ],
  [
   "GPU (graphics card)",
   "Processor that draws images and video and speeds up graphics"
  ],
  [
   "Power supply (PSU)",
   "Converts wall power into power the computer can use"
  ],
  [
   "Case (tower)",
   "The box that holds the computer parts"
  ],
  [
   "Cooling fan",
   "Moves air to keep parts from overheating"
  ],
  [
   "Heat sink",
   "Metal part that draws heat away from the CPU"
  ],
  [
   "BIOS / UEFI",
   "Basic software that starts up the computer's hardware"
  ],
  [
   "Chipset",
   "Chips on the motherboard that manage data between parts"
  ],
  [
   "Expansion slot (PCIe)",
   "A slot for adding cards like graphics cards"
  ],
  [
   "Sound card",
   "Handles audio input and output"
  ],
  [
   "Network card (NIC)",
   "Connects the computer to a network"
  ],
  [
   "Optical drive",
   "Reads CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs"
  ],
  [
   "Monitor",
   "A screen that shows what the computer displays"
  ],
  [
   "Keyboard",
   "Input device with keys for typing"
  ],
  [
   "Mouse",
   "A pointing device you move and click"
  ],
  [
   "Touchpad",
   "A touch-sensitive pad on a laptop that moves the pointer"
  ],
  [
   "Touchscreen",
   "A screen that senses touch"
  ],
  [
   "Scanner",
   "Copies paper pages into digital images"
  ],
  [
   "Printer",
   "Puts digital documents onto paper"
  ],
  [
   "3D printer",
   "Builds objects layer by layer from plastic or other materials"
  ],
  [
   "Speakers",
   "Output devices that play sound"
  ],
  [
   "Microphone",
   "Input device that captures sound"
  ],
  [
   "Webcam",
   "A small camera for video calls"
  ],
  [
   "Headphones",
   "Speakers worn on the ears"
  ],
  [
   "Joystick",
   "Input device for controlling games"
  ],
  [
   "Game controller",
   "Handheld input device for games"
  ],
  [
   "Stylus",
   "A pen-like tool for touchscreens"
  ],
  [
   "Barcode scanner",
   "Reads codes printed as stripes"
  ],
  [
   "Input device",
   "Hardware that sends information into the computer"
  ],
  [
   "Output device",
   "Hardware that presents information from the computer"
  ],
  [
   "Storage device",
   "Hardware that keeps data for later"
  ],
  [
   "USB port",
   "A common connector for plugging in devices"
  ],
  [
   "USB flash drive (thumb drive)",
   "A small portable storage stick"
  ],
  [
   "HDMI",
   "A cable that carries video and audio to a screen"
  ],
  [
   "Ethernet port",
   "A port for a wired network cable"
  ],
  [
   "Wi-Fi",
   "Wireless networking"
  ],
  [
   "Bluetooth",
   "Short-range wireless connection for devices like headphones"
  ],
  [
   "SD card",
   "A small memory card used in cameras"
  ],
  [
   "External hard drive",
   "A storage device outside the computer connected by a cable"
  ],
  [
   "Battery",
   "Stores power for laptops and phones"
  ],
  [
   "Charger",
   "Supplies power to a battery"
  ],
  [
   "Laptop",
   "A portable computer with a built-in screen and keyboard"
  ],
  [
   "Desktop",
   "A computer meant to stay at a desk"
  ],
  [
   "Tablet",
   "A flat touchscreen computer"
  ],
  [
   "Smartphone",
   "A phone that works like a small computer"
  ],
  [
   "Server",
   "A computer that provides services to other computers"
  ],
  [
   "Supercomputer",
   "An extremely fast computer for huge calculations"
  ],
  [
   "Microcontroller",
   "A small computer chip in a device, like in a toaster or Arduino"
  ],
  [
   "Raspberry Pi",
   "A tiny low-cost computer board"
  ],
  [
   "Arduino",
   "An open-source microcontroller board for projects"
  ],
  [
   "Circuit board",
   "A board with printed paths connecting electronic parts"
  ],
  [
   "Transistor",
   "A tiny switch inside chips"
  ],
  [
   "Microchip (integrated circuit)",
   "A tiny piece of silicon holding millions or billions of transistors"
  ],
  [
   "Silicon",
   "The material most computer chips are made from"
  ],
  [
   "Bit",
   "The smallest unit of data, a 0 or 1"
  ],
  [
   "Byte",
   "8 bits"
  ],
  [
   "Peripheral",
   "Any device connected to a computer"
  ],
  [
   "Port",
   "A socket for connecting devices"
  ],
  [
   "Driver",
   "Software that lets the computer talk to a device"
  ],
  [
   "Firmware",
   "Software built into hardware"
  ]
 ]
}