2.1 Computer Fundamentals

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Across
  1. 1. An operating system that is made up of a collection of software and is based on the Linux kernel
  2. 2. The flow of electrical current that operates in two directions at any given time
  3. 3. The local computer bus that is used to attach specifically designed PCI expansion hardware into a computer
  4. 5. The essential foundation of a computer's operating system that provides basic services for all other parts of the OS. The kernel helps with tasks such as process and memory management, file systems, device control and networking
  5. 6. An electrical measurement of power
  6. 8. The newer PCI interface is used for connecting high-speed expansion cards. PCIe comes in different physical sizes; x1, x4, x8, x16, x32, and describes how many bus lanes are connected to the card
  7. 9. A storage device that is made up of flash memory and is soldered onto the system board
Down
  1. 1. The flow of an electrical current that operates in one direction
  2. 2. The measurement of the electric current’s force or pressure
  3. 4. The potential difference of an electric current between two points
  4. 7. Allows communication between applications or software by receiving requests and sending responses
  5. 8. A six-pin port is used to connect input devices like keyboards and mice