When you first sit down in front of a computer, it helps to know what you are looking at. To begin the training workshop, let's start with the components of a computer:

CPU(brains of the computer) stands for "Central Processing Unit"

¨ A: drive - floppy diskette

¨ D: or E: drive - cd rom drive for compact discs

¨ C: - hard drive

Input Devices

¨ Mouse

¨ Keyboard

¨ Scanner

¨ Microphone

Output Devices

¨ Printer

¨ Speakers

¨ Monitor

Components Necessary for Personal Use

¨ CPU

¨ Keyboard, mouse

¨ Monitor

Useful Utilities

¨ Printer

¨ Power Bar or Surge Protector - Looks similar to an extension cord. If there's a sudden surge in electricity, your computer will be protected.

Additional Devices

¨ Scanner

¨ Microphone

¨ Speakers

Exercise 1.1

Please label the following components of the computer system illustrated in the diagram below.