Across
- 2. A computer’s temporary memory, which exists as chips on the motherboard near the CPU. It stores data or programs while they are being used and requires power.
- 8. A unit of information equal to loosely, one million bytes.
- 9. Parts of the computer that you can actually touch.
- 10. The second step in the computer system
- 11. The fourth step in the computer system
- 12. Large storage capacity and it inside of your computer.
- 13. A unit of memory or data equal to 1,024 bytes
- 14. A collection of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer.
- 16. This is the main circuit board that connects all other internal components, such as the CPU and memory.
- 20. The third step in the computer system
- 22. The first step in the computer system
- 23. Used to control the on-screen pointer by pointing and clicking, double-clicking, or dragging objects on the screen.
- 24. Used to generate or reproduce voice, music, and other sounds.
- 27. A computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling.
- 28. An output device that produces a hard copy on paper.
Down
- 1. Used to enter information into the computer and for giving commands.
- 3. Allows the user to record sounds as input to their computer
- 4. A computer program that is made up of certain instructions or codes that tell your hardware, or computer, what to do.
- 5. An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program
- 6. These are devices that connect to your computer, but are separate from it.
- 7. A computer suitable for use at an ordinary desk
- 15. A display screen to provide “output” to the user. It is where you view the information your are working on.
- 17. Unit of frequency
- 18. a group of binary digits or bits (8 Bits) operated on as a unit.
- 19. the central processing unit, it does all the thinking for the computer.
- 21. A unit of information equal to one billion bytes.
- 25. A device that allows pictures or documents to be placed into a computer.
- 26. Contains the major components of the computer. It helps protect them.