Hardware Crossword
Across
- 3. Data or signals that are sent into the computer (like keyboard or mouse)
- 6. System of 1s and 0s that computers use to represent data
- 7. Tiny electronic switch that controls the flow of electricity in a CPU
- 9. Step-by-step instructions to solve a problem or complete a task
- 11. Information the computer sends out (like to a screen or speaker)
- 12. Common port for connecting devices like keyboards and flash drives
- 14. Device that makes a paper copy of digital documents
- 15. Traditional storage device that uses spinning disks
Down
- 1. Main circuit board that connects all computer components
- 2. The “brain” of the computer that processes instructions
- 4. Screen that displays what the computer is doing
- 5. Smallest unit of data, either 0 or 1
- 6. 8 bits, often used to measure file size or memory
- 8. Short-term memory where active programs and data are stored
- 10. Processor that handles graphics and images
- 13. Fast storage drive with no moving parts