ALU CPU component that performs arithmetic and logic operations CACHE High-speed memory located close to the CPU REGISTERS Small, fast memory locations inside the CPU ADDRESS BUS Bus that carries memory addresses ROM Non-volatile memory storing boot i

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Across
  1. 3. — Base-16 number system
  2. 6. — Non-volatile memory storing boot instructions
  3. 9. — Bus that carries memory addresses
  4. 10. DRIVE — Magnetic storage device with spinning platters
  5. 11. — Device directing data packets between networks
  6. 13. — Sorting algorithm that repeatedly swaps adjacent items
  7. 16. — Logic gate outputting 1 when inputs differ
  8. 18. — High-speed memory located close to the CPU
  9. 19. — Smallest unit of data
  10. 21. — Images stored as a grid of pixels
  11. 24. — Loop that repeats a fixed number of times
  12. 26. — Small, fast memory locations inside the CPU
  13. 28. — Solid-state storage using flash memory
  14. 29. — Data structure storing multiple items in a single variable
  15. 30. — Using storage as additional RAM
  16. 31. — Programming construct for decision-making
Down
  1. 1. — Searching algorithm that checks each item in order
  2. 2. — Sensor used in anti-lock braking systems
  3. 4. — Logic gate outputting 1 only if both inputs are 1
  4. 5. — Specialised computer within a larger device
  5. 7. — Input devices measuring physical quantities
  6. 8. — Character set using 7 bits per character
  7. 12. — CPU component that performs arithmetic and logic operations
  8. 14. — Unit of data consisting of 8 bits
  9. 15. — Unique network identifier (e.g., 192.168.1.1)
  10. 17. — Volatile memory for active data
  11. 19. — Optical disc format with higher capacity than DVD
  12. 20. — Number system using only 0 and 1
  13. 21. — Binary system where each denary digit uses 4 bits
  14. 22. — Method for representing negative binary numbers
  15. 23. — Step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
  16. 25. — Logic gate outputting 1 if at least one input is 1
  17. 27. — Sensor measuring heat
  18. 32. — Logic gate outputting opposite of input