Computer Systems Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. Consists of organized sets of instructions for controlling the computer.
  2. 6. Memory that holds data and program instructions as the CPU works with them.
  3. 9. The computer's main circuit board.
  4. 10. RAM is ______________, meaning it holds data only when the power is on.
  5. 11. __________________ devices return processed data back to the user or to another computer system.
  6. 13. Another term for software.
  7. 17. A type of software that exists primarily for the computer itself, to help the computer perform specific functions.
  8. 18. The parts of a computer that you can see and touch.
  9. 19. The procedure that transforms raw data into useful information.
  10. 21. _________________ devices accept data and instructions from the user or from another computer system.
  11. 22. The smallest usable unit of measurement for memory.
  12. 25. ______________________ computers are designed specifically for use by people.
  13. 27. _______________ devices that perform both input and output, allowing computers to share information.
Down
  1. 1. __________________ devices hold data not currently being used by the CPU.
  2. 2. Data consists of ____________________ facts, which the computer can manipulate and process into information.
  3. 3. A unit of measure for memory that consists of approximately 1,000,000,000,000 bytes.
  4. 5. A unit of measurement for memory that consists of approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes.
  5. 7. A complete computer system includes how many distinct parts?
  6. 8. An electronic device used to process data.
  7. 9. A unit of measurement for memory that consists of approximately 1,000,000 bytes.
  8. 12. Computer's operators.
  9. 14. Any piece of hardware used by the computer.
  10. 15. A computer can convert ___________________ into information that is useful.
  11. 16. A type of software that tells the computer how to accomplish tasks the user requires, such as creating a document or editing a graphic image.
  12. 20. Computers store and read all data as _________________.
  13. 23. A unit of measurement for memory that consists of approximately 1,000 bytes.
  14. 24. Another term for the processor.
  15. 26. Consists of chips attached to the motherboard.