IST PART 1

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Across
  1. 2. Temporary memory used by running programs
  2. 4. Primary visual output device
  3. 5. Permanent memory containing startup instructions
  4. 7. Popular operating system developed by Microsoft
  5. 8. Storage device that uses flash memory instead of spinning disks
  6. 9. Low level software stored in ROM or flash memory
  7. 12. Open source operating system widely used in servers
  8. 13. Controls data flow between CPU memory storage and peripherals
  9. 14. Input device used for entering text and commands
  10. 16. Technology that allows multiple virtual machines on one computer
  11. 17. High speed storage interface designed for modern solid state drives
  12. 19. Component that converts AC power into usable DC power
  13. 22. Compact chip containing processor memory and input output interfaces
  14. 24. Hardware diagnostic test performed during startup
Down
  1. 1. Software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware
  2. 3. Main circuit board connecting internal components
  3. 6. Software layer that manages virtual machines
  4. 8. Ability of a system to grow and handle increasing demands
  5. 10. Operating system designed for time sensitive tasks
  6. 11. Combination of hardware software and communication components working together
  7. 15. Interface that allows software applications to communicate
  8. 18. Brain of the computer responsible for executing instructions
  9. 20. Expansion interface commonly used for graphics cards
  10. 21. Sequence of steps that occurs when a computer starts
  11. 23. Ability of a system to operate consistently without failure