Computer Terms---- Jack Widman

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Across
  1. 5. the brain of the computer that controls all other parts and carries out commands
  2. 7. the computer's main circuit board that holds the CPU, memory, connectors, cards, and connections to your computer's ports.
  3. 10. make up the computer
  4. 12. a storage medium that is used to store memory permanently and cannot be changed (holds programs and boot up information)
  5. 13. any hardware that sends data to a computer (mouse, keyboard, touch screen, webcam, microphone)
  6. 15. an electronic device that has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data
  7. 16. short-term memory, it temporarily stores the data until it is needed
Down
  1. 1. any hardware receives data from a computer (printer, monitor, speaker, headphones)
  2. 2. software that allows you to perform a specific task
  3. 3. series of commands
  4. 4. a tool you use to access the internet (Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Edge, Firefox)
  5. 6. any part of the computer that has Software any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do itphysical structure; the parts
  6. 8. where your software, documents, and other files are stored
  7. 9. two digits used to represent information using electricity; ones and zeros
  8. 11. manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android)
  9. 14. a storage medium that is used to store memory permanently and cannot be changed (holds programs and boot up information)