🧩 Crossword – Chapter 2 (Components of Computer Systems)

Across

3. A computer shuts down unexpectedly under load; which internal component may be insufficient?
7. A user interacts with a system through graphical elements; what layer enables this interaction?
10. A user cannot connect a USB drive despite working hardware; which interface element may be faulty?
16. A company needs permanent data retention even after power loss; which component is most critical?
17. A system processes large amounts of data over time efficiently; what performance measure describes this?
18. A user replaces RAM to improve multitasking performance; what action is being performed?
20. A system improves speed by storing frequently accessed data temporarily; which memory concept explains this?
21. A student claims slow performance is caused by software, but upgrading RAM improves speed; which physical component category is responsible?
22. A graphical interface cannot be navigated due to pointer issues; which device is affected?
23. A system frequently crashes when many apps are open; which resource is most likely insufficient?
24. A computer loses all running data after shutdown; which type of memory explains this behavior?
25. A spreadsheet contains raw numbers before analysis; what is this unprocessed information called?
28. A document saved on disk represents structured information; what is this stored unit called?
29. A physical document is digitized for editing; which device enables this transformation?
31. A technician replaces CPU and RAM but system still fails due to connection issues; which component should be checked?
33. A voice command system captures audio signals; which input device is responsible?
34. A combination of hardware and software working together to perform tasks; what is this called?
35. A budget system prioritizes capacity over speed; which storage device is most suitable?
36. A student accesses files remotely instead of local storage; what type of storage model is used?
37. A printer fails but processing still occurs; which stage of the information cycle is affected?

Down

1. A system transforms raw data into meaningful output; what stage of operation is this?
2. A device allows direct interaction without keyboard or mouse; which hybrid component is this?
4. An external webcam is added to a system; what category of device does it belong to?
5. A touchscreen both displays and accepts commands; which functional category does this represent in the processing cycle?
6. A data transfer slows down when multiple users access the same network; what limitation is this?
8. A system runs perfectly but performs the wrong task due to incorrect instructions; what is the root cause?
9. A user experiences delay despite high processing power; what performance factor might be causing this?
11. A system upgrade reduces boot time significantly without changing CPU; which storage technology is likely used?
12. A printer is connected but cannot function until software is installed; what is missing?
13. A system processes data but shows no visual output; which device might be malfunctioning?
14. A system is tuned to improve efficiency without changing hardware; what process is this called?
15. When multiple applications compete for processing time, which component manages execution of instructions?
19. A new device fails to work with an existing system due to mismatch; what issue is this called?
20. A poorly ventilated enclosure causes overheating; which physical structure contributes to this issue?
26. A student transfers files between devices using a universal connector; what is this interface called?
27. A user cannot input commands through typing; which device is likely faulty?
30. A system designer plans how components are structured and interact; what is this blueprint called?
32. A device boots successfully even without user-installed software; which memory type enables this?