Computer Hardware & Software Review
Across
- 4. type of software (program) that allows you to perform specific tasks.
- 6. hard drive that uses integrated circuits to store data. Access to data is very fast but has a limited memory space and is more expensive
- 13. hard drive that uses a magnetic spinning disk to store memory. Access to data is not the fastest but it has a large memory capacity and is inexpensive
- 14. how many cycles or instructions per second that a CPU can execute
- 15. individual processor in a CPU
- 17. Short term memory of the computer. Allows for quicker access to most accessed files
- 18. a unit of storage measuring roughly one billion bytes
- 20. the software (program) that runs your computer's basic functions and translates our clicks and typing into computer understood binary code
Down
- 1. software (programs) to help the computer run faster, better, or more efficiently.
- 2. a unit of storage measuring roughly one million bytes
- 3. virtual breaking up of a core into separate processing units.
- 5. The "Brains of the Computer". Responsible for carrying out commands for computer
- 7. data stored on CPU for quick access.
- 8. the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
- 9. Billion of cycles or instructions per second
- 10. A circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components.
- 11. device that reads and writes on CD's and DVD's
- 12. The physical components of a computer.
- 16. a unit of storage measuring roughly one trillion bytes or 1000 gigabytes
- 19. One million cycles or instructions per second.