Across
- 1. A socket found on the motherboard where an expansion card can be inserted.
- 3. The flow of electrical current that operates in two directions at any given time.
- 4. A base-2 number system composed of both ones and zeros.
- 9. A data transfer device that is often used to connect peripherals or transfer data.
- 10. Software that supports a computer’s basic functions.
- 11. The potential difference of an electric current between two points.
- 13. A small flash memory card designed for devices like laptops, digital cameras, music players, and desktop computers.
- 14. The three-prong AC power chord that transmits AC current into the computer’s power supply.
Down
- 2. The specification for a motherboard identifies the board’s dimensions and physical characteristics.
- 5. The measurement of the electric current’s force or pressure.
- 6. The essential foundation of a computer's operating system that provides basic services for all other parts of the OS
- 7. An external device that is used to send data and to provide an input/output interface for a computer.
- 8. A wireless terminal device that connects to a wireless network.
- 12. higher performance and supports some new features not found on the HDMI interface