Across
- 1. temporary information, such as data relating to open programs, is stored here
- 4. covered by a heatsink, and the "brain" of the computer
- 8. MP3's, modern printers, and personal digital assistants require these connections
- 9. these slots let peripherals communicate quickly with the processor
- 10. a very outdated port, most of the time it is unused
- 11. use these to connect many different types of peripherals
- 12. if your computer does not come with one, you can buy one and attach it to a PCI slot
Down
- 2. houses the computer's graphics card, and often include additional RAM
- 3. activates when you turn on the computer and performs system checks before starting the computer's main OS
- 5. most mice and keyboards require these ports
- 6. for older printers and scanners, you would need to plug them into this
- 7. houses most of the components in a computer
- 9. funnels power through multicolored cables