Anatomy of the Computer
Across
- 1. sends power through several multicoloured cables.
- 3. holds turns on when computer turns on. holds instructions on how to use basic hardware.
- 6. connects some older printers and scanners to the computer through a port.
- 8. carries out all of the computers. usually covered by a heat sink to cool it down.
- 9. allows the user to connect devices to the computer, such as cameras.
- 12. attaches to the motherboard to produce better sound quality
Down
- 2. connects older mice and keyboards to your computer. also called a communications port.
- 4. houses most of the computers components and manages data traffic.
- 5. holds data and information. when the computer is turned off its components are deleted.
- 7. houses graphic cards and sends images to the computer
- 10. a port which allows mice and other hardware to connect to the computer.
- 11. a device that allows input and output. you can add other devices to it as well.
- 13. transfers data through a port on the side of a computer.