Across
- 2. Temporary memory used by running programs
- 4. Primary visual output device
- 5. Permanent memory containing startup instructions
- 7. Popular operating system developed by Microsoft
- 8. Storage device that uses flash memory instead of spinning disks
- 9. Low level software stored in ROM or flash memory
- 12. Open source operating system widely used in servers
- 13. Controls data flow between CPU memory storage and peripherals
- 14. Input device used for entering text and commands
- 16. Technology that allows multiple virtual machines on one computer
- 17. High speed storage interface designed for modern solid state drives
- 19. Component that converts AC power into usable DC power
- 22. Compact chip containing processor memory and input output interfaces
- 24. Hardware diagnostic test performed during startup
Down
- 1. Software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware
- 3. Main circuit board connecting internal components
- 6. Software layer that manages virtual machines
- 8. Ability of a system to grow and handle increasing demands
- 10. Operating system designed for time sensitive tasks
- 11. Combination of hardware software and communication components working together
- 15. Interface that allows software applications to communicate
- 18. Brain of the computer responsible for executing instructions
- 20. Expansion interface commonly used for graphics cards
- 21. Sequence of steps that occurs when a computer starts
- 23. Ability of a system to operate consistently without failure