Across
- 1. hard drive without moving parts
- 5. software, or operating system, a device uses
- 6. field size for Number fields that allows entries only from 0 to 255
- 7. permanently installed memory
- 10. slot where you attach a peripheral device
- 11. temporarily stores open apps and document data while a computer is on
- 13. includes one or more headphones for output, and a microphone for input
- 15. memory that loses its contents when power is removed
- 16. coding systems that represent text and symbols
- 18. sequence that tests all computer components for proper operation
- 19. converts input to output
- 20. instructions on the ROM chip
Down
- 2. file for data that cannot fit in RAM; uses virtual memory
- 3. Stores frequently used data next to the processor so that it can easily and quickly be retrieved
- 4. memory that does not lose its contents when power is removed
- 6. smallest unit of data a computer can process
- 8. Returning an operating system or files to their default settings, or migrating back to the operating system’s previous version
- 9. contains microprocessor, memory, and other internal devices
- 12. pen-shaped digital tool for making selections and entering information on a touchscreen
- 14. performs arithmetic operations in the CPU
- 17. smallest unit of time a process can measure