Hardware Crossword

3. A device that can read text or illustrations printed on paper and translate the information into a form the computer can use.
8. The main circuit board of a microcomputer.
11. Display screens, loudspeakers, and printers.
12. The set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer.
13. An expansion board that enables a computer to manipulate and output sounds.
14. A small, easy to use, portable storage device that attaches to the USB port.
15. A type of printer that utilizes a laser beam to produce an image on a drum.

1. A device that controls the movement of the cursor or pointer on a display screen.
2. A device that feeds data into a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse.
4. A silicon chip that contains a CPU.
5. High-speed memory used to store frequently used data so that is can be quickly retrieved by an application.
6. A phone that combines computing,telephone/fax, and networking features
7. A magnetic disk on which you can store computer data.
9. Internal storage areas in the computer.
10. The physical components of the computer such as the monitor and system unit.