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Can you name the Computer Hardware Components?

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DescriptionHardware Component
Permanent data storage
A device that allows a computer to connect and interact with a network.
A non-volatile memory data storage that uses magnetic disks to store/save data
A large rectangular board with integrated circuitry that connects the rest of the parts of the computer
An output device that produces a permanent human-readable text of graphic document
An acoustic sensor that provides input by converting sound into electrical signals
An input device that allows a user to input text and characters into the computer
A form of short-term data storage that is erased after the computer is shut off
An input device that allows the computer to output sound to audio devices (i.e. speakers) as well as accept input from microphones
An input device that allows the computer to output graphics to video devices (i.e. monitor)
An external device that protects the internal hardware components
DescriptionHardware Component
A device that uses a laser to read/write information to a disk drive
Performs most of the calculations which enables a computer to function
An input device which inputs real-time images into the computer
A pointing input device that detects two dimensional motion and allows a user to interact with the computer
An output device that shows an electronic visual display with textual and graphical information from the computer
A device that MODulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information, and also DEModulates a signal
A device that converts electrical power to low voltage power used by internal hardware components
An input device that digitizes images (like pictures)
A component that can be inserted into an expansion slot on the motherboard to add functionality to the computer
A cooling device so that other components don't overheat
An output device that converts electrical signals into sound
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