My Computer Anatomy Crossword - Keerat Purewal

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  1. 3. is also referred to as a universal serial bus. This specific part transfers data at 12mbps. This tool can be used once plugged into a port.
  2. 5. this is a part of the motherboard, and are attached to one of the PCI slots. This part of the computer produces better sound quality
  3. 6. helps the computer communicate quickly with the processor. These slots go beyond the back of the computer.
  4. 8. this function transfers data at about 4000mbps. This part is what assists the computer in plugging in software such as digital cameras. This part of the computer is similar to a USB port.
  5. 9. is also known as accelerated graphics port. This part of a computer houses the graphic cards of the computer. This is usually responsible for providing the image that appears on the screen to the monitor
  6. 10. is the brain that performs the instructions given to the computer. This part of your computer is not visible to you as it is covered by a heatsink
  7. 11. is the port that connects the cable of a keyboard or computer mouse into the computer in order for them to function.
  8. 12. this kind of memory is only temporary and is only stored until there is room, after that it gets moved to the computers hard drive. This storage is constantly changing depending on the function happening on the computer. Also known as Random Access Memory.
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  1. 1. is a large PCB that directs that data in your computer to the devices it is meant to go to. It comes in the sizes ATX and microATX
  2. 2. is also known as the power supply unit of a computer. This part is responsible of distributing power to all the multicoloured cables in a computer.
  3. 4. also known as Basic input/output system, this part activates before you start up your computer and performs a system check before starting your operating system. This part also completes some functions like power saving, updating etc.
  4. 6. older scanners and printers need to be connected to this in order to work alongside a computer
  5. 7. also known as communications port (com) are not used now as FireWire now does the job but you can still connect older mice and keyboards to it.