Computers II Hardware Terms and Basics

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Across
  1. 3. This type of cable transfers high quality video and audio to digital devices (abbreviation)
  2. 5. PC stands for _________ computer
  3. 7. The physical components that make up your computer
  4. 9. The main circuit board of a computer
  5. 11. This device (abbreviation) converts household electricity into electricity the computer can use.
  6. 12. CPU stands for _______ processing unit.
  7. 18. The capacity of your hard drive is measured in _______ (plural)
  8. 20. Monitors, printers, and speakers are examples of ________ devices.
  9. 22. This type of cable connects most devices to the computer (abbreviation)
  10. 23. What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
  11. 24. What is the name of the operating system our computers use at school?
  12. 25. Two types of computers - laptops and __________
Down
  1. 1. In computer language, a bit is either a one or a ________.
  2. 2. When you save a file, it is permanently saved on the ______ ______ (2 words)
  3. 4. This device allows your computer to connect to the Internet
  4. 6. The instructions that tell your computer what to do and how to do it
  5. 8. Any device attached to a computer is called a _________.
  6. 10. The smallest unit of computer information (smaller than a byte)
  7. 13. RAM stands for _______ access memory
  8. 14. DOS stands for _______ operating system.
  9. 15. This company is most famous for making processors
  10. 16. This is the "brain" of the computer (abbreviation)
  11. 17. What type of cable is used to connect a computer to the Internet?
  12. 19. The keyboard, mouse, and scanner are examples of ________ devices.
  13. 21. Another name for a flash drive is ______ drive
  14. 23. Adding more ______ (abbreviation) will help speed up your computer's ability to process information