Computer terms- Kaitlynn McDonald

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Across
  1. 1. short-term memory, it temporarily stores the data until it is needed
  2. 3. the brain of the computer that controls all other parts and carries out commands
  3. 7. manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android)
  4. 10. lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus displayed on the screen
  5. 15. any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it
  6. 16. software that allows you to perform a specific task
  7. 17. where your software, documents, and other files are stored
Down
  1. 2. any hardware receives data from a computer (printer, monitor, speaker, headphones)
  2. 4. a storage medium that is used to store memory permanently and cannot be changed (holds programs and boot up information)
  3. 5. a tool you use to access the internet (Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Edge, Firefox)
  4. 6. any hardware that sends data to a computer (mouse, keyboard, touch screen, webcam, microphone)
  5. 8. any part of the computer that has physical structure; the parts that make up the computer
  6. 9. an electronic device that has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data
  7. 11. series of commands
  8. 12. electricity; ones and zeros
  9. 13. two digits used to represent information
  10. 14. the computer's main circuit board that holds the CPU, memory, connectors, cards, and connections to your computer's ports.