CS10 Terms Review

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Across
  1. 3. A metal component that prevents the computer from overheating.
  2. 5. The part of the CPU that acts like a traffic cop, directing the flow of data and instructions.
  3. 7. Short-term working memory.
  4. 9. Software designed to perform a specific task for you
  5. 13. The computer's main storage device that storeinfo permanently.
  6. 14. A microscopic switch inside the cpu that controls the flow of electricity.
  7. 17. Software that manages a computer's hardware and allows other programs to run
  8. 18. Programs to harm your device
Down
  1. 1. Basic unit of digital data that consists of eight bits
  2. 2. Tiny, ultra-fast storage locations directly inside the CPU used to hold data being processed right at that moment.
  3. 4. Malware disguised as a legitimate/safe program to trick you into downloading + opening it.
  4. 6. _____-decode-execute-cycle
  5. 8. the brain of a personal computer
  6. 10. Cyber scam fake emails/links are sent to trick you into revealing your passwords/info.
  7. 11. ____ logic unit
  8. 12. Hardware that generates and renders the images, videos, and games displayed on your screen.
  9. 15. A measure of digital storage capacity that is equal to roughly one billion bytes of data.
  10. 16. Malware that secretly records every key you press to steal passwords and sensitive data.