IST Chapter 3 t: Hardware and Software Components.

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Across
  1. 5. Request from an application to the operating system
  2. 6. Compact motherboard slot used for NVMe storage devices
  3. 7. Software designed to maintain and optimize systems
  4. 8. Graphics processor responsible for rendering images and videos
  5. 10. directly on
  6. 13. Operating system developed by Microsoft
  7. 16. Interface allowing communication between software applications
  8. 18. Process of organizing files and folders in storage
  9. 21. Applications for documents spreadsheets and presentations
  10. 24. Integrated circuits managing communication between components
  11. 25. Permanent memory storing startup instructions and firmware
  12. 26. High-speed storage interface designed for SSD performance
  13. 27. Open-source operating system family used in servers and desktops
  14. 29. Programs used for graphics video and media editing
  15. 30. Software enabling communication between hardware and the OS
  16. 31. Internet-connected smart devices sharing and exchanging data
  17. 33. Firmware initializing hardware during startup
  18. 34. Temporary memory used for active programs and processes
Down
  1. 1. Sequence of operations when powering on a computer
  2. 2. Measurement showing how fast a CPU processes instructions
  3. 3. Technology enabling multiple operating systems on one machine
  4. 4. Delivery of computing resources over the internet
  5. 6. Function controlling and organizing RAM usage
  6. 9. Apple operating system designed for Macintosh computers
  7. 11. Operating system function allocating CPU resources
  8. 12. Specialized hardware designed for machine learning tasks
  9. 14. Expansion slot used for graphics and network cards
  10. 15. Modern replacement for BIOS with enhanced startup features
  11. 17. Storage interface commonly used with HDDs and SSDs
  12. 19. Main circuit board connecting all computer components
  13. 20. Neural processing unit optimized for artificial intelligence
  14. 22. Method allowing users to interact with a computer
  15. 23. Specialized computing system designed for dedicated tasks
  16. 24. Central processing unit that executes computer instructions
  17. 28. Software managing hardware and software resources
  18. 32. Embedded software controlling hardware functionality