IT Fundamentals Chapter 3

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Across
  1. 1. a way of making data consume less storage space
  2. 6. a component in a computer that disperses heat from another object
  3. 10. a short-range wireless communication technology that uses radio waves that operate between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz
  4. 15. a type of flash memory that utilizes tiers of solid-state flash memory stacked on top of each other
  5. 16. crystals that undergo a chemical reaction when exposed to light
  6. 19. the part that connects the computer to the Internet
  7. 22. the specific way in which a file is organized
  8. 23. the communication system that allows data to be transferred between the components inside a computer
  9. 26. glass that captures light by taking advantage of the fact that light bends when it travels through different materials
  10. 28. drives that are frequently connected to computing devices to add additional storage capacity
  11. 33. a large flat component that connects all the other parts to each other and sends electrical signals between them
  12. 36. a printer that uses electrical charges and heat to fuse tiny plastic particles to the paper
  13. 39. a system that uses a special file called a directory file to keep track of information in storage
  14. 41. a printer that sprays small dots of ink from an ink reservoir onto a sheet of paper
  15. 42. the part that replaces the hot air inside the machine with cool air from the outside
  16. 46. a connector used to connect older or legacy monitors to a computer
  17. 47. the part that controls the other parts of the computer by getting information from them, then telling them what to do
  18. 49. the actions users can perform on a file
  19. 50. the part that supplies additional processing power used for creating images and graphics
  20. 53. a type of long-term storage disk that uses thick, magnetic disks encased in a protective housing to store data
  21. 54. computers with all components built into one case
  22. 55. an artificial kind of DNA that is capable of storing vast amounts of information
  23. 57. a cooling system composed of a liquid heat sink, internal liquid pump, a fan, and a radiator that all actively pump cooled liquid in and out with no help from an outside pumping system
  24. 58. small computing devices, such as tablets and smart phones
  25. 59. a non-volatile drive that uses special memory chips to store data
  26. 60. a circuit board that connects to a computer's motherboard, giving the motherboard additional power or functionality
  27. 61. the locating of all the fragmented files on a drive and their reconsolidation into the same physical location on the disk
  28. 62. a connector that allows you to connect the system to a network
  29. 63. a process in which a computer’s processor fetches an instruction from memory, decodes the instruction, and executes it
Down
  1. 2. a part that can take AC power from a wall outlet and convert it into DC power
  2. 3. a special type of flash storage that is much faster and more durable than hard disk drives
  3. 4. a connector between a computer and a peripheral device
  4. 5. an individual who installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs devices
  5. 7. the combination of a special material overlaid on the top of a device's regular screen that can detect when you have touched it and where
  6. 8. an advanced system of cooling in which the coolant is in direct contact with the CPU
  7. 9. a processor that uses a reduced instruction set compared to x86 processors
  8. 11. a drive that uses light instead of magnetism to store information
  9. 12. a connector used to transfer high-definition signals that supports both audio and video data
  10. 13. a cutting-edge type of drive that allows bits of data to become smaller and more tightly packed together than ever before while still retaining data
  11. 14. a processor designed to process 64 bits of information at once
  12. 17. a connector compatible with DisplayPort that is primarily used on Apple computers
  13. 18. a device used to provide or customize main hardware functions
  14. 20. the identification, research, and eventual resolution of a problem
  15. 21. communication technology that uses light waves to transmit information through the air
  16. 24. the process of noting in a changelog every time a file changes
  17. 25. a storage device on a computer
  18. 27. a connector used to connect digital monitors to a computer, typically flat-panel
  19. 29. the division of a single physical disk into multiple logical drives called volumes
  20. 30. the introduction of unintentional changes to a file
  21. 31. the integration of a water-cooled heat exchanger near the heat source that removes the heat and reduces the air temperature
  22. 32. the integration of fans in a computer in order to efficiently move hot air out of the system
  23. 34. a static charge that occurs when two objects with different charge levels come together
  24. 35. a computer system that is small enough to put on or under a desk
  25. 37. an external device that allows one to scan paper documents into digital files
  26. 38. memory that is only stored and utilized while the computer is turned on
  27. 40. an audible code that sounds if a computer encounters an issue before POST is completed
  28. 43. the storage of parts of a new file or application in different areas of a physical disk
  29. 44. the process of converting information so that it cannot be understood without a key to convert it back
  30. 45. an individual who designs tiny microchips as well as large and complex computer systems
  31. 48. a test that ensures that all system hardware is in working order before loading an operating system
  32. 51. a moving part that blocks the light while the camera isn’t taking a picture
  33. 52. a connector that allows you to connect external devices, such as digital cameras, external hard drives, and scanners to a computer
  34. 56. a group of ones and zeroes that are organized together