Computer Acronyms_AM

3. Malicious software designed to damage/harm your computer
4. Type of memory that is used for temporary data storage while other programs run
5. Technology Attachment Device that connects storage devices(e.x hard drives) to computers
7. Hardware that connects computers to a network
10. Digital interface for transmitting high definition media
13. Crystal Display Flat panel display that is commonly used in monitors and TVs
14. Unit Part of the CPU that is responsible for controlling the data. Also known as the “brain”
15. Management Console Built in framework that hosts management tools (snap-ins)
17. Data Storage that combines drives to improve performance
18. Serial Bus Interface for connecting peripherals to a computer
22. Advanced Technology Attachment Interface for connecting storage devices
23. Technology File System A file system that supports large files and other advanced features

1. Specialized circuit to process and render images, videos etc.
2. Disk Drive Storage device that uses spinning disks to read data
3. Video display used in monitors
6. Video display interface to connect a video source to device display
8. User Interface Interface that is text-based, users interact with the computer by typing
9. A prefix meaning the smallest or minimum size
11. A prefix meaning very small
12. Type of memory that permanently stores data
14. Processing Unit Primary components of a computer that processes instructions
16. Firmware found in a motherboard to start the system
19. System for connecting computer with a LAN (local area network)
20. Storage device that uses flash memory and has no moving parts
21. Part of the CPU that can perform logical and arithmetic operations