Hardware and Software

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Across
  1. 2. (Basic Input/Output System) Firmware used to initialize and test hardware components during the startup process of a computer.
  2. 4. A structured collection of data that can be accessed and managed by software applications.
  3. 5. Sink A passive cooling component designed to dissipate heat generated by electronic devices such as the CPU.
  4. 6. (Solid State Drive) A type of storage device that uses flash memory to store data, offering faster access compared to traditional hard drives.
  5. 7. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized processor designed to accelerate graphics rendering.
  6. 12. A software component that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware devices.
  7. 13. A program that translates code written in a high-level programming language into machine language that a computer's CPU can understand.
  8. 14. The main circuit board of a computer that connects all hardware components and allows communication between them.
Down
  1. 1. Low-level software programmed into hardware components to provide control and functionality (e.g., BIOS).
  2. 3. The software that manages a computer’s hardware and provides services for computer programs (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
  3. 8. Supply Unit (PSU) A component that supplies electrical power to the internal components of a computer.
  4. 9. (Hard Disk Drive) A storage device that uses spinning disks to store data magnetically.
  5. 10. Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
  6. 11. (Central Processing Unit) The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the machine.
  7. 15. (Random Access Memory) Temporary storage that the CPU uses to store data that is actively being worked on.