Across
- 2. What connector allows users to connect external devices like flash drives and peripherals to the computer?
- 4. What component enables a computer to connect to a network such as the internet?
- 6. What component is used in conjunction with a cooling fan to dissipate heat from the CPU?
- 10. What component is used for long-term storage of data and software on a computer?
- 11. What component processes and plays audio on a computer often used for speakers and headphones?
- 17. What component helps dissipate heat from the CPU and other heat-generating parts?
- 18. What component provides electrical power to the other parts of the computer?
- 19. What component provides temporary storage for data that the CPU is actively using?
- 20. What is the main circuit board of a computer that connects all the components?
Down
- 1. What input device allows users to enter text and commands into the computer?
- 3. What component reads and writes data from and to optical discs like CDs and DVDs?
- 5. What component can be added to the motherboard to provide additional functionality such as a graphics card or sound card?
- 7. What connector provides a wired network connection to the computer?
- 8. What component is often considered the "brain" of the computer and performs most calculations?
- 9. What storage device uses flash memory for faster data access compared to traditional hard drives?
- 12. What is the enclosure that houses and protects the computer's internal components?
- 13. What firmware is responsible for booting up the computer and initializing hardware components?
- 14. What output device displays the visual output from the computer?
- 15. What input device is used to move a cursor on the screen and interact with graphical user interfaces?
- 16. What component is responsible for rendering graphics and images on a computer?