🧩 30 Crossword Entries (Chapter 1 – IST)
Across
- 2. Non-volatile memory used for storage in embedded systems
- 10. Main processing unit responsible for computation
- 12. Operating system designed for real-time applications
- 14. Ability of a system to grow and handle increased demand
- 16. Process of ensuring system works correctly
- 18. Techniques to optimize energy consumption
- 20. Permanent memory storing essential instructions
- 21. Ability of a system to perform consistently over time
- 22. Method for communication between system components
- 27. Structure defining system components and interactions
- 28. Specialized system designed for specific tasks
Down
- 1. Compact chip combining processor memory and I/O
- 3. Ability to perform tasks with minimal resources
- 4. Ability of systems to connect and communicate
- 5. Low-level software embedded in hardware devices
- 6. Use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention
- 7. Network of connected devices sharing data over internet
- 8. Standard rules for communication between devices
- 9. Testing method using virtual models
- 10. System ability to learn from data patterns
- 11. Set of instructions that tells hardware what to do
- 13. Device that performs actions based on signals
- 15. System that responds within strict time limits
- 17. Temporary memory used during system operation
- 19. Artificial intelligence enabling smart decision making
- 23. Protection of systems from digital attacks
- 24. Interface enabling data exchange between components
- 25. Physical components of a computer that you can touch
- 26. Combination of hardware and software working together as one unit
- 29. Device that converts physical input into signals