Lesson 1: Computers and Computer Systems

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Across
  1. 6. Circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components
  2. 8. {art of the CPU that controls the flow of information through the processor
  3. 11. Part of CPU; performs computations and logical operations
  4. 12. Electronic device that fits in the palm of your hand
  5. 13. Intangible Set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
  6. 14. Thin plate or board that contains electronic components
  7. 16. Small removable data storage device
  8. 18. Computer that handles requests for data and other network services from other computers
Down
  1. 1. Tangible, physical computer equipment
  2. 2. Personal computer small in size; a notepad that uses a stylus
  3. 3. Output produced by a computer after it processes data
  4. 4. Where data is stored on the computer's motherboard
  5. 5. Permanent storage; instructions are burned onto chips by the manufacturer
  6. 7. Largest and fastest type of computer
  7. 8. Electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data and produces a result
  8. 9. Small, portable personal computer
  9. 10. Information entered into the computer to be processed; text, numbers, sounds, and images
  10. 15. Brains of the computer; the microprocessor
  11. 17. Data storage unit inside a computer
  12. 19. Where instructions and data are stored on a temporary basis; volatile memory