Across
- 1. is an input device commonly used to control video games. Joysticks consist of a base and a stick that can be moved in any direction
- 8. are popular output devices used with computer systems. They receive audio input from the computer's sound card and produce audio output in the form of sound waves. Most computer speakers are active speakers, meaning they have an internal amplifier which allows you to increase the volume, or amplitude, of the sound. Speakers usually come in pairs, which allows them to produce stereo sound from two separate audio channels.
- 9. The main circuit board of a computer.
- 10. along with the keyboard, is one of the two main input devices used by computers. It is a small handheld device that tracks the user's motion and is used for moving the cursor on the screen.
- 12. actually short for Modulator/Demodulator. (There's something you can really impress your friends with).
- 14. drive: In the real world, "optical" refers to vision, or the ability to see. In the computer world, however, "optical" refers to lasers, which can "see" and read data on optical discs
- 16. this is the card that physically makes the connection between the computer and the network cable
- 18. is any external device that provides input and output for the computer.
- 19. Stands for "Central Processing Unit." It is the brain of a computer. It processes everything from basic instructions to complex functions
Down
- 2. :As the name implies, basically a board of keys. Along with the mouse, the keyboard is one of the primary input devices with a computer.
- 3. Just to be clear, the first syllable is pronounced "eath" as in "Heath Bar," not like "eth" as in Bethany. Some people find this out the hard way (ridiculing laughter), but at least you don't have to.
- 4. is a combination of "Web" and "video camera." The purpose is, not surprisingly, to broadcast video on the Web. Webcams are typically small cameras that either attach to a user's monitor or sit on a desk.
- 5. Card: is a component inside the computer that provides audio input and output capabilities.
- 6. As the name implies, serves information to computers that connect to it.
- 7. drive: stores all of your data it houses the hard disk where all of your files and folders are located.
- 11. an input device that scans documents and images, which can be imported into a computer.
- 12. an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded:
- 13. is often used synonymously with "computer screen" or "display." The monitor displays the computer's user interface and open
- 15. is an output device that prints documents from a computer. Common printers include inkjet and laser printers. Most inkjet printers can produce color prints, while laser printers are available in both monochrome and color versions.
- 17. Drive (USB Drive): a small electronic device containing flash memory that is used for storing data or transferring it to or from a computer, digital camera, etc..