Across
- 2. An electronic device that receives, processes, stores data, and produces a result.
- 4. A portable device that allows data to be stored and transferred onto another computer.
- 7. Enable the computer to give you the results of the processed data; examples: Monitor, Printer, Speakers
- 12. A data storage unit inside a computer that can store a large quantity of data, but cannot easily be removed from the computer.
- 15. An add-on card for a computer in a network that enables and controls the sending and receiving of data in a network with an Ethernet cable.
Down
- 1. Where instructions are permanently stored onto chips by the manufacturer.
- 3. The microprocessor on the motherboard that interprets and executes instructions; the brains of the computer. CPU
- 5. Working memory; Where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis. This memory is volatile and is found on the motherboard.
- 6. Where data is maintained, managed, backed up remotely and made available to users over the internet or network.
- 8. Enable the user to input data and commands into the computer; examples: Keyboard, Mouse, Trackpad, Scanner
- 9. A circuit board that contains and connects all of the computer system’s main components.
- 10. An add-on card for a computer that enables and controls the sending and receiving of data over a phone line.
- 11. The tangible, physical equipment that can be seen and touched.
- 13. A place on a motherboard that allows you to improve the computer’s capabilities; example better graphics cards and sound cards.
- 14. Intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.