Across
- 6. storage that is connected directly to the CPU and used when programs are running
- 8. a device that is used to move the cursor around a screen and select elements on the screen
- 10. storage technology that uses difference in reflection from a laser to store data
- 11. a device that displays text and graphics but also accepts touch and gesture input
- 14. accepts button/key presses from a user and sends data to the computer
- 15. storage technology that uses magnetic material to store data
- 17. storage that is used to save data when the computer is not running so it can be used again.
- 19. Random access memory
- 20. technology that uses electronic gates to store data
- 22. the programs that run on a computer system
Down
- 1. Read only memory
- 2. machine printed stripes that provide information such as product ids
- 3. the tv-like screen used to display text and graphics
- 4. the unit of storage needed to store a character or digit
- 5. type of storage that is lost when the computer is switched off
- 6. device that produces paper copies of documents and images sent from the computer
- 7. an _______ device sends data to a computer system
- 9. a device that allows users to access the primary functions of a computer
- 12. the low-level software that supports a computer's basic functions the low-level software that supports a computer's basic functions, provide the user interface and controlling peripherals.
- 13. approximately 1000MB
- 16. the physical equipment of a computer system
- 18. the computers main processing unit
- 21. an ________ device that receives data from a computer system