Anatomy of a Computer

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Across
  1. 2. Computers can’t write data to this component but they can read data stored on it.
  2. 4. The __________ job is to transform the electricity into the correct amount that the parts that need electricity require.
  3. 6. Computers can both read data from this component and write to it.
  4. 7. Older computers use this drive to use disks.
  5. 9. Handling interactions between the computer’s software and the computer’s hardware is it’s job.
  6. 10. The _______ is used to store information and applications onto your computer.
  7. 11. It is a chip containing millions of tiny transistors, its job is to perform the necessary calculations to make the computer work.
  8. 12. This machine is in charge of the communications between the computer and other computing systems.
  9. 13. Some computers have this component, handling some of the processing power needed to generate complex graphics is its job.
Down
  1. 1. This drive allows you to use DVD’s with your computer.
  2. 3. It is a large printed circuit board that allows the other components of the computer communicate to each other.
  3. 5. __________ can send and receive data through a specific frequency of radio waves.
  4. 8. The ________, provides the computer with power.