Across
- 5. software which allows the user to perform a specific task
- 6. used to store high definition movies
- 7. consists of a number of discs stacked on top of each other
- 8. used to burn data onto a CD
- 12. booting up program stored here
- 13. stores all programs and data temporarily while in use
- 16. What does CPU stand for?
- 21. applications which run on a computer
- 22. acts as the brain of the computer
- 23. creating another copy of the data in case it is damaged
- 25. What does ROM stand for?
- 26. What does USB stand for?
- 28. used to input sound
- 29. physical parts of the computer
- 30. a type of printer which can print large quantities quickly
- 31. can be an input or output and is easily damaged
Down
- 1. memory located close to CPU
- 2. rearranges data blocks so related data blocks are stored beside each other
- 3. What does RAM stand for?
- 4. allows a user to create free hand drawings
- 9. What does ALU stand for?
- 10. tasks are set to take place at a specific time
- 11. What does IAS stand for?
- 14. stores the results of calculations performed by ALU
- 15. means contents are lost when power removed
- 17. decides what instruction to carry out next
- 18. used to reduce the file size
- 19. What does SS stand for?
- 20. this includes both the operating system and utility programs
- 24. performs mathematical calculations
- 27. used to output sound