parts of a computer
Across
- 5. – Wireless technology for short-range communication between devices.
- 6. Drive (HDD) – Magnetic storage device for long-term data storage.
- 7. Case – The enclosure that houses most of the computer’s components.
- 8. Memory – Small, high-speed memory that stores frequently used data for quick CPU access.
- 9. Input Output System (BIOS) – Firmware that starts hardware during boot and loads the operating system.
- 12. Optics – Technology using light signals through glass fibers for high-speed data transfer.
- 13. Memory – Main memory (RAM) directly accessible by the CPU.
- 15. Interface Card (NIC) – Hardware that connects a computer to a network.
- 16. Card – Hardware that renders images, video, and animations for display.
- 18. Media – Portable storage like USB drives, CDs, or SD cards.
Down
- 1. – Wired networking technology for connecting computers in a local area network (LAN).
- 2. State Drive (SSD) – Storage device using flash memory for fast data access.
- 3. Processing Unit (GPU) – The processor that performs rapid calculations for image rendering.
- 4. – The main circuit board that connects and allows communication between all computer parts.
- 7. Processing Unit (CPU) – The primary component that performs calculations and executes instructions.
- 10. – Universal connection standard for data transfer and peripheral devices.
- 11. Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) – Modern firmware that replaces BIOS, managing boot and system startup.
- 14. – Temporary data storage used for running programs and processing information.
- 17. Memory - Storage for long-term data, such as hard drives or SSDs.