Across
- 2. A tiny component that pulses at a steady rate to keep all CPU activities in sync.
- 6. The part of the CPU that manages the flow of data and gives orders to other parts. (2 words)
- 7. A fast type of storage with no moving parts, often used in laptops. (3 words)
- 8. The programs and applications that tell the computer hardware what to do.
- 10. Saving your files on the internet instead of on your own physical device. (2 words)
- 13. Where the computer keeps the data and programs that are currently being used. (2 words)
- 14. The fast, temporary memory that stores data currently in use but clears when the power is off.
- 16. The number of independent "brains" inside a single CPU chip.
- 17. How many cycles a processor can complete in one second. (2 words)
- 18. This part of the CPU does all the math and makes logical decisions.
- 19. A type of storage that uses magnets to read and write data, like a hard drive. (2 words)
- 20. Type of memory, like RAM, that loses all its data when the power is turned off.
Down
- 1. Devices like hard drives or USB sticks used to keep data safe even when the power is off. (2 words)
- 3. Hardware like a monitor or printer that shows the results of computer processing. (2 words)
- 4. The "brain" of the computer that follows instructions and processes data. (3 words)
- 5. A set of wires used to send information between different parts of the computer.
- 9. Permanent memory that contains the start-up instructions for the computer and cannot be changed.
- 11. The physical parts of a computer system that you can actually touch.
- 12. Small memory location used for frequent & commands and data.
- 15. A very small, extremely fast storage location directly inside the CPU.