ICS 3U Computer Terminology

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Across
  1. 3. A port that allows data to be transmitted in a series (one after the other), such as the printer and modem ports. [2 words; 6,4]
  2. 6. A device, normally inside a computer, that acts as a digital filing cabinet for storing documents, pictures, applications, etc (2 words - 4,4).
  3. 8. A very fast external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of up to 400Mbps (for version a) and 800Mbps (for version b). [number & word; 4,9]
  4. 13. ROM [3 words; 4,4,6]
  5. 14. The processing chip that is the 'brains' of a computer. [3 words, 7,10,4]
  6. 16. A piece of computer information made up of eight bits.
  7. 17. To start up a computer.
  8. 18. A device that produces texts and graphics on paper.
  9. 20. Converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance.
  10. 22. The set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer.
  11. 23. The main circuit board that contains the CPU, RAM, memory and other chips.
  12. 24. A set of instructions in the ROM of most computer components that controls the transfer of data in and out.
Down
  1. 1. An external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps. [3 words; 9,6,3]
  2. 2. A compact disc storage media that holds much more than a standard CD (DVD). [3 words; 7,9,4]
  3. 4. An add-on component to your computer.
  4. 5. Computer screen.
  5. 7. A 3.5 inch square rigid disk which holds data. It is named for the earlier 5.25 and 8 inch disks that were flexible).
  6. 9. A device that can read text or illustrations printed on paper and translate the information into a form the computer can use.
  7. 10. The storage part or the 'brain' of your computer.
  8. 11. It connects you to the internet or to other computers around the world.
  9. 12. A small portion of memory that is really fast, but very expensive.
  10. 13. RAM [3 words; 6,6,6]
  11. 15. An acronym for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory.
  12. 16. An electronic pathway through which data is transmitted between components in a computer.
  13. 19. Pronounced 'ask-key', an american standard code for information interchange.
  14. 21. A connection socket.
  15. 23. A device that controls the cursor on the monitor.
  16. 24. The smallest piece of information used by the computer. Derived from 'binary digit'.