Basic Puzzle

1. A storage space for units of memory that are used to transfer data for immediate use by the Central Processing Unit for data processing.
7. Handles computer's input/output functions.
9. Responsible for coordinating and directing the execution of instructions.
10. Short term memory system.
11. An electronic pathway through which data can be transferred.
16. Allows you to use CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs to listen to music or watch a movie.
17. Software that enables communication between an operating system or application and hardware or peripheral devices.
18. The Heat Sink pulls heat away from the ____.
19. Software stored on a small memory chip, also known as firmware.
20. High-speed data storage layer which stores a subset of data and future requests for data are served faster.

2. Hardware component responsible for rendering and displaying images, videos, and animations on your computer monitor.
3. The main circuit board in computer system.
4. Microscopic switch that controls the flow of power.
5. Form of malware or hardware that keeps track of and records your keystrokes as you type.
6. Deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information.
8. All characters in all languages are stored in this.
12. An internal timing device.
13. Used to store both operating systems and user files, such as photos, music, documents, and videos.
14. Handles the high-speed communication between the CPU, memory, and graphics card.
15. Rate at which a computer's central processing unit (CPU) executes instructions.
21. Performs simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and logic operations, such as OR and AND.