Basic Puzzle

3. Fast memory close to the CPU that stores frequently used information.
6. A coding system that includes characters from all world languages.
7. A tiny electronic switch that controls signals and builds processors.
10. Speed The rate at which the CPU executes instructions, measured in GHz.
13. Connects the CPU to slower devices like USB ports and hard drives.
14. A hardware component that performs rendering and processing of images and videos for display.
15. A device that helps dissipate heat from the CPU or GPU to prevent overheating.
16. Connects the CPU to high-speed components like RAM and graphics cards.

1. The "brain" of the computer, responsible for executing instructions and processing data.
2. Part of the CPU that directs the operation of the processor by interpreting instructions.
4. A basic code that represents English letters and symbols using numbers.
5. A traditional storage device with moving parts that uses magnetic disks.
8. A faster type of storage that uses flash memory instead of spinning disks.
9. Temporary memory used by the CPU to store data it’s actively working on.
11. Software that starts the computer and loads the operating system.
12. A small storage area inside the CPU that holds data the computer is using.