IT terminology: nouns and adjectives
Across
- 5. A collection of functional units such as arithmetic logic units or multipliers, that perform data processing operations, registers, and buses (i.e. 64 bits for Itanium).
- 7. A __________ control unit is a relatively simple logic circuit that is capable of sequencing through microinstructions and generating control signals to execute each microinstruction.
- 8. One of a small set of data holding places that are part of the computer processor.
- 9. a pathway composed of cables and connectors used to carry data between a computer microprocessor and the main memory.
- 10. What does V in DVD stand for?
Down
- 1. A small-sized type of volatile computer memory that provides high-speed data access to a processor.
- 2. Unlike main memory, which can store programs and data only when the machine is turned on, flash memory is __________.
- 3. The main printed circuit board (PCB) found in general purpose computers and other expandable systems.
- 4. Another name for main memory is '__________ storage'.
- 6. In the most widespread computer architecture, the contents of a single read-write memory are __________ by location.