Across
- 4. A type of computer program designed intentionally to disrupt a computer’s functioning
- 7. A high-performance storage system that contains only flash memory drives instead of spinning-disk drives
- 9. A file format used by Windows to store files
- 10. A digital audio and video interface for devices
- 11. An electronic circuit that can perform mathematical calculations at high speed
- 13. The primary component of a computer that acts as its control center
- 14. An industry-standard computer bus interface used to connect storage devices to a computer’s motherboard
- 15. A thin, flat panel that uses liquid crystals to control light and produce images
- 17. A smaller, older version of USB connector used for charging and data transfer in portable devices
- 19. A non-volatile type of computer memory that stores permanent data and instructions
- 20. A standard display connector used for computer video output
- 22. A type of video connector used to transmit digital video signals from a computer to a display screen
Down
- 1. The traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network
- 2. A software program stored on a small memory chip found on the motherboard
- 3. A component of the CPU that directs the operation of the processor
- 5. A modern data storage device that uses flash memory to store data
- 6. A hardware component that connects a computer to a network via wired or wireless connections
- 7. A digital circuit used to perform arithmetic and logic operations
- 8. A standard interface used to connect storage devices like hard disk drives to computers
- 10. A non-volatile storage device, magnetically reading and writing digital data onto rapidly rotating platters
- 12. A standard interface that connects electronic devices to peripherals
- 16. A text-based way for a user to interact with a computer by typing commands using a keyboard
- 17. A standard type of flash memory card used for storing digital data in portable devices
- 18. A data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drives into a single logical unit
- 19. A short-term, volatile memory that allows the processor to quickly access and store data and instructions
- 21. A compact, 5-pin version of standard USB connector, larger than Micro USB
