Across
- 3. A specialized type of software that provides low-level control for a device's hardware, often embedded directly into the hardware.
- 5. An application software used to access and view websites on the internet (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- 9. Software designed to perform specific tasks for the user, such as word processing or web browsing.
- 10. The main circuit board of a computer that holds the CPU, RAM, and other essential components.
- 11. An output device that displays visual information, such as images, text, and videos, from a computer.
- 12. A type of computer memory that is used to store data and machine code currently being used by a computer.
- 14. A small, high-speed storage area used to store frequently accessed data, helping to speed up data retrieval for the CPU or other components.
- 15. The central processing unit; it is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer.
Down
- 1. An input device used to enter text or commands into a computer by pressing keys.
- 2. Software that manages hardware and provides basic functionality for running application software (e.g., operating systems).
- 4. The creation of virtual versions of computer hardware, operating systems, storage devices, or network resources, allowing multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical machine.
- 6. A type of system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides a user interface (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
- 7. Drive A data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information, typically the main storage device in a computer.
- 8. A software component that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware devices, such as printers or graphics cards.
- 13. Software designed to detect and remove malicious software (malware) from a computer.