Comp 01 key terms

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Across
  1. 3. A processor with two independent cores
  2. 5. The time taken for one complete cycle of the CPU's clock
  3. 7. Storage medium that uses lasers to read and write data
  4. 8. Graphical User Interface, allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons
  5. 10. Non-volatile memory used to store firmware
  6. 12. The brain of the computer, responsible for processing instructions
  7. 15. The cycle of fetching, decoding, and executing instructions
  8. 16. Stands for Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer; a type of user interface
  9. 18. Software designed to provide a platform for other software
  10. 21. A register in the CPU used to store intermediate results
  11. 22. Volatile memory used to store data temporarily while a computer is running
  12. 24. Directs the operation of the processor
  13. 25. A storage medium that uses magnetic fields to store data
  14. 26. A small, fast memory used to store frequently accessed data
  15. 28. Performs arithmetic and logical operations
  16. 29. A traditional storage device that uses spinning disks
  17. 30. Non-volatile storage used to store data long-term
  18. 33. External device connected to a computer, such as a mouse or keyboard
  19. 35. The architecture model for modern computers
Down
  1. 1. Running a CPU at a higher speed than its official speed rating
  2. 2. The ability of an operating system to run multiple applications simultaneously
  3. 4. Software that manages computer hardware and software resources
  4. 6. A memory management technique that uses disk space as an extension of RAM
  5. 9. The means by which the user interacts with the computer
  6. 11. Storage medium that uses magnetic fields to store data
  7. 13. The individual processing units within a CPU
  8. 14. The process of reorganizing data on a disk to improve efficiency
  9. 17. A portable storage device that uses flash memory
  10. 19. Holds the memory address of data to be accessed
  11. 20. Type of memory that loses its data when power is turned off
  12. 23. A text-based interface used to interact with the computer
  13. 25. Holds the data that is being transferred to or from memory
  14. 27. The physical components of a computer system
  15. 31. Type of storage with no moving parts, faster than traditional hard drives
  16. 32. A small, fast storage location within the CPU
  17. 34. The means by which the user interacts with the computer