CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE

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Across
  1. 2. The activity of executing instructions and processing data
  2. 4. A number system that uses only 0 and 1
  3. 6. A port used to connect headphones speakers or microphones
  4. 8. The brain of the computer that processes instructions and data
  5. 9. A storage device that uses magnetic disks
  6. 10. Temporary memory used while the computer is working
  7. 11. A connection point used to connect external devices
  8. 15. A port used to connect a computer to a display
  9. 17. A port used for wired network connections
  10. 19. A processor with only one processing core
  11. 20. Hardware used to store data permanently
Down
  1. 1. Converts electrical power into usable power for the computer
  2. 3. Another name for the CPU
  3. 5. The main circuit board that connects computer components
  4. 7. A storage device that uses flash memory and has no moving parts
  5. 12. A common port used to connect devices such as keyboards and flash drives
  6. 13. A physical medium used to transmit data or signals
  7. 14. The protective housing that contains internal computer components
  8. 16. A processor with two or more processing cores
  9. 18. A port used to transmit digital video and audio