Study the Key Terms

Read through these definitions before you play. You will be quizzed on them during the game!

Hardware

5 terms

Motherboard

The main circuit board inside a computer that connects all components together.

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The 'brain' of the computer. It processes instructions and carries out calculations.

Heat Sink and Fan

Components that cool down the CPU to prevent overheating.

PSU (Power Supply Unit)

Converts mains electricity into the correct voltage for computer components.

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

A specialised processor that handles rendering images and video.

Move the paddle with your mouse or finger. Destroy blocks & answer KS3 computing questions!