Comp Sci 10 Cross Word Puzzle

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Across
  1. 5. gets the instructions
  2. 6. the smallest unit of data in computing, a binary digit that can have one of two values: 0 or 1
  3. 8. a semiconductor device that functions as a switch or amplifier for electronic signals and power
  4. 9. a small, high-speed memory location directly within a computer's CPU used to temporarily store data for immediate processing
  5. 10. a high-speed temporary storage area that saves frequently accessed data to make future requests faster
  6. 12. a hardware component that creates and outputs images to a computer monitor
  7. 14. plastic sometimes metal covering that protects the components of the computer
  8. 17. a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs and coordinates the operation of all other components by interpreting and executing instructions
  9. 18. a computer component that uses a laser to read data from or write data to optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs
Down
  1. 1. the main printed circuit board in a computer that connects and allows communication between all essential components, such as the CPU, memory, and storage drives
  2. 2. interprets it
  3. 3. a small, non-volatile memory chip on a computer's motherboard that contains firmware
  4. 4. - a unit of digital information, most commonly consisting of eight bits
  5. 7. a hardware device used to store digital data, such as operating systems, applications, and user files like documents, photos, and music (Long term memory)
  6. 11. northbridge is a chip in the chipset that connects to the CPU while Southbridge is a chip that does not directly connect to the CPU
  7. 13. a passive heat exchanger made of thermally conductive material, like aluminum or copper, that draws heat away from components like the CPU or GPU and dissipates it into the air
  8. 15. A fundamental digital circuit within a computer's CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations on binary numbers.
  9. 16. a system using only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent all data and instructions
  10. 17. the brain of a computer that executes instructions, processes data, and controls the device's operations
  11. 19. the short-term, high-speed memory in a computer that stores data for active programs and processes, allowing the processor to access information quickly.