Across
- 1. The "brain" of the computer. This hardware performs the computer’s main functions and controls the other parts of the system
- 4. an example of system software
- 6. an example of application software
- 7. a device that is used for storing computer data and that contains one or more hard disks
- 8. The main circuit board inside a computer that connects the different parts of a computer together
Down
- 2. a computer part that connects devices like keyboards, printers, and flash drives so they can communicate
- 3. the physical components that a computer system requires to function
- 5. the programs and other operating information used by a computer
- 9. Pulls hot air out of the computer to prevent it from overheating
- 10. the part of a computer in which information that cannot be changed is stored
- 11. the part of the computer in which information is stored temporarily when a program is being used