Computer Science Terms

2. Retrieving an instruction from memory to prepare for execution.
7. The main circuit board connecting and allowing communication between all hardware parts.
10. The brain of the computer that processes instructions and controls all operations.
12. A tiny piece of quartz crystal that controls the speed of a computer.
13. Tiny, fast memory locations inside the CPU used to hold temporary data and instructions.
15. The enclosure that holds and protects all computer components.
16. Long-term storage device that saves operating system, applications, and files.
17. Temporary storage that holds data and instructions.
18. Performs all arithmetic and logical operations inside the CPU.
19. A group of 8 bits.

1. A metal component that draws heat away from the CPU to keep it cool.
3. A microscopic switch controlling electrical signals.
4. Handles image, video, and 3D rendering.
5. Interpreting the fetched instruction to understand what action to perform.
6. Reads or writes data from discs like CDs, DVDs, or Blu-rays.
8. Carrying out the decoded instruction, performing calculations or data movement.
9. The base-2 numbering system used by computers.
11. Converts wall electricity into power usable by computer components.
14. Set of chips on the motherboard managing communication between CPU, memory, and peripherals.
15. High-speed memory inside the CPU that stores frequently used data for faster access.
19. The smallest data unit in computing, representing either 0 or 1.