Across
- 2. The "brain" of the computer that executes instructions and processes data from programs.
- 4. decides what to display, print, or save and how to do it in the computer
- 8. device this kind of device sends information out from the computer to the user like monitor or speakers
- 9. software Maintains, optimizes, and secures the system.
- 11. 8 bits equal this
- 12. digital information that can either be a 1 or a 0
- 13. These are unique signals that hardware use to grab the CPUs attention
- 14. Temporarily stores active applications and data for quick access by the CPU.
- 15. A traditional storage device with moving parts that permanently saves data.
Down
- 1. device this kind of device sends information into the computer like a mouse or keyboard
- 3. address Relates to memory a long list of cells to hold data and instructions
- 4. A faster, modern storage device with no moving parts. Stores data permanently and is quicker than an HDD.
- 5. software Helps users perform specific tasks.
- 6. A processor specialized in handling graphics, AI computations, and parallel processing for intensive tasks
- 7. The main circuit board that connects and allows communication between all computer components
- 10. software Manages hardware and software, enables basic functionality.
- 15. physical parts of a computer
