Anatomy of a Computer

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Across
  1. 2. Software in a chip used for when computer is starting up.
  2. 4. Stores data temporary.
  3. 6. A Port which many hardware devices can plug in to receive and retrieve data from. Also can draw power from computer to function themselves.
  4. 8. Port used for printers and scanners.
  5. 9. Houses graphic cards, which supplies images to a monitor.
  6. 10. Used to get better sound quality.
  7. 12. Port used to be used for mice and keyboards. Port was green and/or purple.
Down
  1. 1. Ports that are able to receive and send data to certain devices plugged in to it, such as cameras and camcorders.
  2. 3. Gives and funnels power to computer and devices in computer.
  3. 5. The motherboard is a large PCB (printed circuit board) that houses most of your computer traffic to and from the appropriate devices.
  4. 7. Port used to be for mice and keyboards. Very old.
  5. 8. Slot that allow communication with the processor. You can add devices, such as modems and sound cards, to it.
  6. 11. The CPU is the brain that carries out your computer instructions.