IST Chapter 3
Across
- 3. – Interface used mainly for older hard drives and some SSDs.
- 7. – Main circuit board connecting all hardware components.
- 8. – A faster alternative to hard drives, using flash memory.
- 11. – Manages communication between CPU, memory, and peripherals.
- 14. – The means by which a user interacts with a computer.
- 15. System – The method used by the OS to organize and store files.
- 16. – Running multiple OSes on a single physical machine.
- 19. – Basic firmware that initiates hardware during boot.
- 21. – Text-based method for issuing commands to the OS
- 22. – Open-source OS known for flexibility and server use.
- 23. – Apple’s OS focused on user experience and design.
- 26. – Software designed for end-user tasks (e.g., MS Word).
- 28. – A computer system with a dedicated function within a larger device.
Down
- 1. A non-volatile storage device used for storing data permanently.
- 2. – Embedded software that controls hardware directly.
- 4. – High-speed storage protocol ideal for modern SSDs.
- 5. – Software enabling communication between OS and hardware.
- 6. – Manages computer hardware and software resources.
- 9. – Core part of the OS loaded into RAM during boot.
- 10. – The central processing unit; acts as the brain of the computer.
- 12. – Graphical method for user interaction (icons, windows).
- 13. – Modern BIOS alternative with GUI and better security.
- 17. – Software that maintains system performance (e.g., antivirus).
- 18. – Interface allowing different software applications to interact.
- 20. – Software’s request to the OS for hardware services.
- 21. – Network-based services that abstract physical hardware.
- 23. – Compact slot used for SSDs and Wi-Fi cards.
- 24. – User-friendly OS with wide application compatibility.
- 25. – Temporary memory where active data is stored for quick access.
- 27. – Interface standard for expansion cards like GPUs.