IST Chapter 1 & 2

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Across
  1. 2. Permanent memory storing firmware and essential instructions.
  2. 4. The main circuit board connecting all hardware components.
  3. 7. A serial communication protocol used in embedded systems.
  4. 9. Temporary memory used by systems to run programs and process data.
  5. 11. Core software that manages computer hardware and software resources.
  6. 12. Devices like keyboard or mouse used to enter data into a computer.
  7. 13. A device that acts in response to a signal, such as a motor or light.
  8. 17. A compact integrated circuit that contains a processor, memory, and I/O interfaces.
  9. 19. Devices like monitor or printer used to present data from a computer.
  10. 20. Internet-enabled devices that can monitor and control systems remotely.
  11. 23. Techniques used to reduce energy usage in embedded systems.
  12. 24. Software that enables the OS to interact with hardware devices.
  13. 25. Software that enables multiple OSes to run on the same hardware.
  14. 26. Protection of systems from digital attacks.
  15. 27. Sophisticated software that manages system resources and enhances performance.
  16. 28. Delivery of computing services over the internet.
  17. 30. A system combining hardware and software to perform a specific function.
Down
  1. 1. Components like HDD or SSD used to store data long-term.
  2. 3. Software tools for system maintenance like antivirus or backup tools.
  3. 5. Technology to create virtual versions of computing resources.
  4. 6. Software embedded into hardware to control low-level device functions.
  5. 8. Another serial protocol for communication between microcontrollers and peripherals.
  6. 10. The CPU of a computer system, performing general computations.
  7. 14. A serial communication protocol common in microcontrollers.
  8. 15. A process to validate system performance and reliability.
  9. 16. An operating system designed for real-time applications.
  10. 18. Measured in GHz, determines how fast a CPU can process instructions.
  11. 21. A device that converts physical input into electrical signals.
  12. 22. The feature of systems being linked to other systems or networks.
  13. 29. A popular architecture for low-power embedded processors.