Computer Systems
Across
- 1. - Malicious software that can corrupt other software
- 3. - The brains of the computer, responsible for processing instructions
- 4. - Output device that creates hard copies of documents or images
- 5. - The physical components of a computer that you can see and touch
- 7. - An output device that displays images and text
- 9. - Programs and instructions that tell the hardware what to do
- 10. - Devices like hard drives or SSDs used to store data long-term
- 11. - Security system that monitors and controls network traffic
- 12. - Eight bits
- 14. - A cable connecting the computer to the internet
- 16. - An input device for pointing and clicking on a screen
- 17. - Input device used for typing characters and commands
- 18. - Software that allows the computer to communicate with a hardware device
- 20. - The main circuit board of a personal computer
Down
- 2. - Hardware like keyboards and mice used to provide data to a computer
- 6. - Volatile memory that stores data the CPU needs quickly for active tasks
- 8. - System software that manages computer hardware and provides a platform for applications
- 13. - Hardware like monitors and printers that display processed data to the user
- 15. - A group of connected computers
- 19. - Non-volatile memory, stores data even when the computer is turned off