KIM Chart

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Across
  1. 8. A peripheral device is a hardware component that is accessible to and controlled by a computer but is not a core component of the computer.
  2. 9. an input device used to enter characters and functions into a computer system by pres
  3. 12. a type of nonvolatile memory that erases data in units called blocks and rewrites data at the byte level.
  4. 14. a type of non-volatile storage device, meaning they retain data even when power is turned off.
  5. 15. a type of volatile memory, meaning it loses its contents when the power supply is interrupted
  6. 17. A modem is a conversion device that converts signals from one device into signals another device can read.
  7. 18. an external hardware output device that takes the electronic data stored on a computer or other device and generates a hard copy.
  8. 19. the primary hardware component that executes instructions from computer programs and processes data
Down
  1. 1. a hardware device that converts alternating current (AC) electricity from the wall outlet into direct current (DC) electricity, which is then distributed to the computer's components
  2. 2. the main printed circuit board in a computer, acting as the central hub for all other components, allowing them to connect and communicate
  3. 3. a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or sub networks
  4. 4. a device that captures images or text from physical documents and converts them into a digital format for storage and editing on a computer.
  5. 5. a handheld input device used to control the cursor on a computer screen
  6. 6. an output device that converts electrical signals from a computer into sound waves, allowing users to hear audio output.
  7. 7. a specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly process and render graphics and images
  8. 10. a short-range wireless technology that allows devices to communicate and exchange data without cables or wires
  9. 11. a physical data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid, rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic
  10. 13. an output device that displays visual information, like text, images, and videos, generated by a computer
  11. 15. retains its data even when the power is turned off.
  12. 16. a small, fast memory that stores frequently accessed data and instructions, acting as a buffer between the CPU and the main memory (RAM) to speed up data retrieval and improve overall system performance.