For a system, to work it needs all the parts to work together and thus every part has its own importance.

Similarly, every part of a computer has its own importance. 

There are some primary parts of a computer such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse and CPU as well as some secondary parts such as a printer, scanner, speakers and headphones.

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Primary Parts of a Computer

  • Keyboard:

It looks like a typewriter. With the help of small buttons called "keys", we can enter alphabets and numbers into the computer.  There are many types of keys in a computer such as alphabetic keys, numeric keys, space bar and enter key.

 

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  • Monitor:

It looks like a TV screen. It displays all the information and work which is done inside the computer. You can watch movies and cartoons on it. It can be switched on and off with the help of the power button which at the bottom right corner of the monitor.

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  • CPU:

It stands for the central processing unit. It is the brain of the computer. CPU connects all the parts of the computer and helps in completing different tasks. It is also known as the storehouse of the computer as it stores all the information. The power button on the CPU is used to turn the computer on.

 

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  • Mouse:

It is a pointing device attached to the computer. It looks like a real mouse with a long tail and moves quickly on the screen. It is used to point and select items on the computer screen. It is also used while playing games and making drawings.

 

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Secondary Parts of the Computer

Other than the primary parts, there are some other parts also:

  • Printer:

It helps you to take your work on the paper. It means, the printer prints the same work that is shown on the monitor on the paper.

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  • Speakers and headphones:

These are used to listen to recorded  songs, voice, speech and sounds in a computer.

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  • Scanner:

It helps you to put your work and pictures into the computer. It scans the document and your work is entered into the computer.

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  • UPS:

 It stands for uninterrupted power supply. It keeps the computer ON for sometimes when the electricity goes OFF.

 

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Recap 

  • There are some primary as well as some secondary parts of a computer.
  • Primary parts of a computer are keyboard, monitor, mouse and CPU.
  • A keyboard is used to enter your work into the computer using the different keys.
  • A monitor is used to display the work going on inside the computer.
  • CPU is the brain of the computer and is used to store all the information.
  • Secondary parts of a computer are printer, scanner, speakers and headphones.
  • A printer is used to print your work displayed on the monitor.
  • A scanner is used to scan the document and put your work into the computer.
  • Speakers and headphones are used to listen to songs and other sounds.