Describe the features of common computer parts

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Guide pupils to draw a computer showing major parts. Describe features such as monitor, keyboard, system unit, printer, mouse.

Mouse
A 'Mouse' in Information Technology terms refers to a small handheld device that a computer user pushes across a desk surface in order to point to and select information on a computer screen.

Keyboard
A keyboard is an input device used to type data into a computer.

Monitor
A monitor in Information Technology is a device used to display visual output from a computer.

System Unit
A System Unit in Information Technology is the main part of a computer that contains the processor, memory, and other key parts that make a computer function.

Printer
A printer in Information Technology is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper.