Across
- 1. stores permanent data and instructions for bootup like firmware and BIOS
- 5. performs arithmetic and logic operations, found in processor
- 7. cable that connects devices to a network
- 9. non-volatile storage device (retain data with no wi-fi)
- 10. a drive that stores data non-volatile and electronically without moving parts
- 12. combines multiple physical hard drives into a single logical unit
- 13. connect video output devices to displays, (computers, projectors monitors and TVs)
- 14. A portable flash memory storage card
- 16. allows a user to interact with a computer
- 17. mid-sized, falls between larger mainframe computers and smaller microcomputers
- 18. interface like the cables and connectors that enables communication and power delivery between electronic devices and computers
- 20. connect storage devices like hard drives and SSD’s to the motherboard
- 22. malicious software “malware” which causes damage to data and software
- 23. an add on processor used to accelerate the processing of graphics, video rendering and computing
Down
- 2. Small and compact, uses a microprocessor as its CPU
- 3. used to connect storage devices to computers
- 4. the default file system for Windows OS
- 6. flat-panel display using technology that uses backlight to shine light through liquid crystals
- 8. external storage system using flash memory
- 9. a digital interface that transmits audio and video signals between devices.
- 11. transmits video signals between computers and monitors
- 12. handles the computer’s short-term memory
- 15. reads instructions from memory and decodes as control signals
- 16. ‘brain’ of the system responsible for directing operation which executes instructions from software
- 19. the operating system of the motherboard, initializes system devices
- 21. a circuit board or chip that enables data communication