IST Part 1 (35 Questions) – Foundations + Hardware + Systems

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Across
  1. 3. Synchronizes operations in CPU
  2. 5. Physical components of a computer system
  3. 6. Communication pathway between components
  4. 7. Main circuit board connecting all components
  5. 11. Software that manages hardware and software resources
  6. 16. Temporary memory that stores data currently in use
  7. 17. The transformation of data into information
  8. 18. Software embedded into hardware
  9. 19. Component of CPU that performs arithmetic and logic operations
  10. 20. Smallest sequence of programmed instructions
  11. 22. Technique to improve CPU performance
  12. 23. Smallest unit of data in computing
  13. 25. Text-based interface for interacting with OS
  14. 28. An electronic device that processes data into meaningful information
  15. 29. Process of starting a computer system
  16. 30. Handles graphical processing tasks
Down
  1. 1. Non-volatile memory storing firmware instructions
  2. 2. Programs and instructions executed by hardware
  3. 3. Brain of the computer responsible for processing instructions
  4. 4. Small storage location within CPU
  5. 6. Consists of 8 bits
  6. 8. Software that allows OS to communicate with hardware
  7. 9. Processed data that is meaningful
  8. 10. High-speed memory located close to CPU
  9. 11. Devices that present processed results
  10. 12. Graphical user interface using icons and windows
  11. 13. Component used to save data permanently or temporarily
  12. 14. External device connected to a computer
  13. 15. Means of interaction between user and system
  14. 21. Raw facts and figures before processing
  15. 24. Core part of an operating system
  16. 25. Directs operations within the CPU
  17. 26. Running multiple processes simultaneously
  18. 27. Devices used to enter data into a system