Parts of a Computer

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Across
  1. 1. The smallest unit of data in computer processing.
  2. 2. The outer shell of the computer.
  3. 3. Monitors, printers and speakers are examples of this type of device.
  4. 9. Holds the computer's microprocessor chip and lets everything connect to it.
  5. 10. A tiny picture on the screen that represents a program, file or folder.
  6. 11. A pointing device used to control the cursor of a computer
  7. 14. A blinking line or shape on the screen that tells you where the next character will go.
  8. 15. The instructions telling a computer what to do.
  9. 16. Where the BIOS software resides.
  10. 18. Used to store instructions that are being processed by the CPU.
  11. 19. Memory that provides fast, permanent storage and can be easily updated.
Down
  1. 1. Starts or boots the computer.
  2. 2. It executes instructions in response to commands.
  3. 4. Converts power from the wall outlet to the computer.
  4. 5. Another name for CPU.
  5. 6. A removable storage device.
  6. 7. Parts of a computer.
  7. 8. Any part of the computer that puts information into the computer.
  8. 12. The main storage of a computer.
  9. 13. Used to store programs and data
  10. 17. Manages the computer's hardware and software resources.