Across
- 2. the primary printed circuit board in a computer that acts as the central hub connecting communication between all essential components
- 6. specification for cables, connectors, and protocols used to connect, communicate, and supply power between computers, peripherals, and other electronic devices
- 9. primary computer storage that temporarily holds data
- 12. numerical label assigned to every device—such as computers, smartphones, printers, or routers
- 13. a global network of interconnected computer networks that use the standard to link devices worldwide
Down
- 1. any external device that connects to a computer to expand its functionality, allowing for input, output, or storage, without being part of the core CPU
- 3. the primary component of a computer that acts as its "brain"
- 4. allows physical objects to be monitored or controlled digitally, enabling them to communicate with little to no human intervention
- 5. physical data storage device in a computer that stores digital information, including the operating system, applications, and user files
- 7. storage device that uses integrated circuits
- 8. a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
- 10. the foundational system software that manages a computer's hardware and software resources
- 11. the physical components of a computer system that can be seen, touched, and manipulated