Across
- 3. a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network
- 6. a network of physical objects—"things"—embedded with sensors, software, and technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices over the internet
- 7. the machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system
- 8. the primary "brain" of a computer, responsible for executing instructions, processing data, and managing operations for software and hardware
- 9. a computer's high-speed, volatile short-term memory used to store data for active applications and the operating system
- 11. a unique string of characters that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network
- 12. essential system software that manages a computer's hardware, memory, and processes while providing a user-friendly interface for running applications
Down
- 1. any external, auxiliary device that connects to and works with a computer to enhance its functionality
- 2. a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device
- 4. a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols
- 5. industry-standard, hot-pluggable hardware interface, connector, and cable protocol for connecting, communicating, and powering computers and peripheral devices
- 10. a high-capacity, self-contained storage device