Across
- 2. -Encoding Standard That Represents Letters, Numbers, Punctuation and Control Characters as Numbers.
- 8. a computer hardware component responsible for rendering and displaying images, videos, and animations on a computer monitor
- 9. software programs designed to help manage, maintain, and optimize a computer system
- 10. (how many bits AND why a byte is important) A unit of information that is stored on a computer
- 12. The part of the CPU that tells the computer what to do by managing instructions and data flow.
- 13. software designed to harm, exploit or compromise devices, networks, or data
- 18. The Smallest Unit of Digital Information
- 19. A larger Unit Of Information on a Computer
- 20. A system that allows computers to represent text from many different languages and symbols.
- 22. the core software that manages computer hardware and software resources, providing an interface between the user and the hardware, and enabling applications to run efficiently.
- 23. software designed for end-users to perform specific tasks, such as word processing, web browsing, or playing games
- 24. A storage device that uses flash memory, making it faster and more durable than a hard drive.
- 25. Tiny, super-fast memory in the CPU used to store small amounts of data or addresses temporarily.
- 27. The delay or wait time it takes for data to move or respond within the computer or over the network.
- 29. The process the CPU uses to run programs: first, it gets instructions (fetch), then figures out what to do (decode), and finally does it (execute).
Down
- 1. is a device, typically made of metal, that absorbs and dissipates heat generated by electronic components like CPUs or GPUs, preventing overheating and ensuring optimal performance.
- 3. A small, fast memory storage in the CPU that keeps frequently used data close for quicker access.
- 4. two forms of identification to access a system or account enhancing security beyond a password
- 5. manipulating people to trick people into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information
- 6. A unit that measures how many cycles (or instructions) a CPU can do per second. 1 GHz equals 1 billion cycles per second.
- 7. The main circuit board in a computer that connects and lets all the parts (like the CPU, memory, and storage) communicate.
- 10. (Basic Input/Output System): A special program that starts up your computer, checks hardware, and gets the system ready to run the operating system.
- 11. How fast the CPU can perform tasks, measured in gigahertz (GHz). Higher speed means faster processing.
- 14. A device used to store data using spinning disks. It's slower than newer storage types.
- 15. a collection of electronic components, or integrated circuits, on a motherboard that manages the flow of data between the CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and peripherals,
- 16. a miniature semiconductor that regulates or controls current or voltage flow in addition to amplifying and generating these electrical signals and acting as a switch or gate for them.
- 17. A part of the CPU that handles math and logic operations, like adding numbers or comparing values.
- 21. a piece of hardware that uses laser light to read and write data from or to optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays.
- 26. A timer inside the computer that keeps everything running at the same speed and makes sure tasks happen in the right order.
- 28. A system that carries data between different parts of the computer, like the CPU, memory, and other devices.