Across
- 3. the brain of a computer, responsible for executing instructions from programs and processing data
- 5. a computer's short-term, high-speed memory that temporarily stores data and program instructions the processor needs for quick access during operation
- 6. a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit
- 8. a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols
- 9. a unique string of characters that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network
- 10. a type of interface used to connect and transfer data and power between computers and peripheral devices like keyboards, mice, printers, and smartphones
- 11. a powerful computer that provides resources, data, or services to other computers, called "clients," over a network
- 12. a unique string of characters that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
- 13. the main circuit board in a computer system
Down
- 1. essential system software that acts as an intermediary between a user and a computer's hardware, managing all hardware and software resources and providing services for application programs
- 2. an external device, like a keyboard, mouse, or printer, that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities but is not part of the core internal system
- 4. tools, machinery, and other durable equipment.
- 7. the interconnection via the internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data