Basic Computer Hardware

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Across
  1. 7. computer’s central communications backbone connectivity point, through which all components and external peripherals connect
  2. 10. a central computer dedicated to sending and receiving data from other computers (on a network
  3. 14. the brain of the computer; controls the other elements of the computer
  4. 15. peripheral device that reads and/or writes information on a disk
  5. 17. used to display information visually
  6. 18. the system software that controls the computer.
  7. 22. A program used to view World Wide Web pages, such as Internet Explorer
  8. 23. plugs into a cable or phone line and broadcasts the digital signal wirelessly
  9. 24. A set of conductor wires that transport data
  10. 25. The process of loading or initializing an operating system on a computer; usually occurs as soon as a computer is turned on
  11. 26. a component that gives a computer the ability to produce sound
  12. 27. A computer's most basic unit of information
  13. 29. Software program that controls a piece of hardware or a peripheral
  14. 30. Process that rearranges all the files saved o a hard drive
Down
  1. 1. device used to connect one computer to another over a phone line
  2. 2. Processor A program that allows the user to create primarily text documents
  3. 3. interface card a board inserted in a computer that provides a physical connection to a network
  4. 4. Small unit of data storage; 8 bits; usually holds one character
  5. 5. used to input data by pressing keys
  6. 6. A large structured set of data; a file that contains numerous records that contain numerous fields
  7. 8. a location where values and formulas are stored
  8. 9. programs that perform a specific function
  9. 10. software that gathers user information
  10. 11. converts output from a computer into a printed image
  11. 12. The pointer, usually arrow or cross shaped
  12. 13. Namable unit of data storage
  13. 16. a group of networked computers located in a variety of locations
  14. 17. used to point to items on a monitor
  15. 19. All the devices on a client/server network
  16. 20. the internal storage areas on a computer
  17. 21. the study of workers' interactions with workspace
  18. 24. maximum rate of data transfer across a given pat
  19. 28. device (usually within the computer case) that reads and writes information, including the operating system, program files, and data files