computer science

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Across
  1. 2. New Technology File System
  2. 3. a small, self-contained computing device built around a microprocessor
  3. 4. a type of non-volatile memory that stores permanent, fixed instructions for hardware and the operating system's startup process.
  4. 5. Part of the CPU that directs its operation by managing the execution of instructions.
  5. 7. A user interface that allows users to interact with a system through text commands.
  6. 8. a standard interface used to connect mass storage devices like hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) to the motherboard.
  7. 11. a type of malicious software (malware) that attaches itself to legitimate files or programs and replicates itself by inserting its code into other programs, thereby infecting them.
  8. 13. A digital circuit within the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations.
  9. 16. Used in communication to indicate the extent or scope of something.
  10. 17. is a mid-sized computer that falls between larger mainframe computers and smaller microcomputers.
  11. 19. a video connection standard used to transmit high-quality digital video signals from a computer to a display device
  12. 21. a computer storage device that uses flash memory
Down
  1. 1. (Abbreviations) saving space and improving communication efficiency in the technology field.
  2. 3. the Microsoft Management Console
  3. 4. storage technology that combines multiple physical drives into a single logical unit to improve data
  4. 6. universal interface for connecting various devices to a computer, allowing for data transfer, power delivery, and connection to peripherals like keyboards, mice, printers, and external drives.
  5. 7. The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer.
  6. 9. An interface standard for connecting storage devices like hard drives to a computer.
  7. 10. is a specialized electronic circuit designed for rapidly processing and rendering images, videos, and other visual data.
  8. 11. is an analog video display standard and a common type of video connector that uses a 15-pin, DE-15 connector to send video signals from the computer to a display, such as a monitor or TV.
  9. 12. a computer's short-term, temporary memory where the Central Processing Unit (CPU) stores data it needs to access quickly for active programs and tasks
  10. 14. a flat-panel display technology that uses liquid crystals to control the passage of light from a backlight to create images.
  11. 15. Firmware that initializes hardware during the booting process and provides runtime services for operating systems.
  12. 18. is a hardware component that enables a computer to connect to a network, allowing it to send and receive data over either wired (like Ethernet) or wireless (Wi-Fi) connections.
  13. 20. a non-volatile, electro-mechanical data storage device in computers that uses magnetic storage and spinning platters to store digital data, such as operating systems, applications, and personal files