Across
- 3. The main circuit board that connects all of the computer's components together.
- 9. Any hardware device that receives data from a computer, usually for display, projection, or physical reproduction. Examples: monitor, speakers, printer
- 10. Short for Central Processing Unit, this is the primary component of a computer that processes instructions. It runs the operating system and applications.
Down
- 1. Short for Universal Serial Bus, these connectors were designed to standardize the connection of computer hardware to personal computers. Millions of devices can now be connected to the computer through a USB. Examples: keyboard, mouse, printer
- 2. The programs and other operating information used by a computer. Examples: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Internet Explorer, Google Chrome
- 4. Houses the hard disk, where all your files and folders are stored.
- 5. A piece of software that is needed to run the programs on a computer or a mobile device. Examples: Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android
- 6. Any hardware device that sends data or information to a computer. Allows you to interact with and control the computer. Examples: keyboard, mouse, scanner
- 7. All of the physical parts of a computer. Examples: Monitor, Keyboard, Hard Drive
- 8. The process of diagnosing the source of a problem.