Across
- 1. a specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly render images, videos, and animations for display on a screen
- 4. where all of the components of the keyboard are
- 7. a wired networking technology that connects computers and other devices in a local area network (LAN) using physical cables, enabling them to communicate and share data at high speeds and with strong security
- 10. a hardware component that connects a computer to a network, allowing it to send and receive data
- 11. a hardware component that renders images, videos, and animations to display on a monitor
- 14. the firmware on a computer's motherboard that initializes hardware and loads the operating system when the computer is turned on
- 17. a computer's main, internal workspace that holds data and instructions for the CPU to access quickly
- 18. a modern firmware interface that replaces the traditional BIOS for booting computers and starting operating systems
- 19. a type of data storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently
Down
- 2. a non-volatile storage used for long-term data storage, such as files, applications, and the operating system, that retains information even when power is off
- 3. Case that stores the computer and keeps it protected
- 5. a wireless technology that enables devices to connect and exchange data over short distances using radio waves, eliminating the need for cables
- 6. the technology that transmits data as pulses of light through thin strands of glass or plastic
- 8. a permanent, non-volatile storage device that holds all of a computer's data, including the operating system, applications, and personal files like documents, photos, and videos
- 9. the computer's volatile random-access memory (RAM), which stores actively used data and is analyzed through memory forensics
- 12. the main component of a computer that performs calculations and executes instructions to run software and manage the system's operations
- 13. portable storage devices designed to be easily inserted and removed from a computer, allowing data to be transferred between systems
- 15. a standard connection interface for computers and peripheral devices like keyboards, mice, printers, and external drives
- 16. a small, fast storage area that temporarily holds frequently accessed data to speed up a computer's performance
