Across
- 1. is an electro-mechanical data storage device that stores and retrieves digital data using magnetic storage and one or more rigid rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material.
- 3. is the main memory of the computer, where programs and data reside, on which read and write operations can be carried out.
- 8. Storage area dedicated to high-speed retrieval of frequently used or requested data.
- 9. is the set of orders that a computer has to carry out, therefore, it cannot do anything without adequate software.
- 11. Contains the basic program that makes the computer start up.
- 12. to interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
- 13. is Acronym for the English expression central processing unit, 'central processing unit', which is the part of a computer that contains the elements used to process data.
- 15. a collection of integrated circuits that are designed to function together as a unit, especially to perform a particular task within a computer system.
- 16. Digital disc the same size as a CD-ROM, but with fifteen times greater data, image or sound storage capacity.
- 19. the running of two or more programs (sets of instructions) in one computer at the same time.
- 20. software for building applications that combines common developer tools into a single graphical user interface (GUI)
- 21. Keeps the system time and BIOS settings when the computer is off.
- 22. a single container that contains one or more items that help make up the overall package
Down
- 1. is a set of physical elements or materials that make up a computer or a computer system.
- 2. computer program that assists in the detection and correction of errors in other computer
- 4. is a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.
- 5. is an integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer.
- 6. a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex whole.
- 7. is a bus interface for data transfer between storage drives to the motherboard.
- 10. a bus specification that provides a direct connection between the graphics adapter and memory.
- 14. is acronym for universal serial bus, a peripheral that allows you to connect different peripherals to a computer.
- 17. routine, or program that links a peripheral device to the operating system.
- 18. a computer program that takes one or more object files generated by a compiler and combines them into one, executable program.