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- 1. A type of computer memory that is volatile and holds data that is being actively used by the processor, commonly used for temporary storage of data and instructions.
- 3. A type of computer storage that uses multiple hard disk drives to improve performance and redundancy.
- 4. A type of computer storage that uses magnetism to store data on rotating disks, commonly used in traditional hard disk drives
- 7. A hardware component that stores instructions and data that are frequently accessed by the CPU.
- 9. A hardware component that provides power to other devices in a computer system, commonly used to supply electricity to various components. (7 letters)
- 12. This device converts analog signals into digital signals, making it possible to use digital devices to analyze, process, and manipulate data from sources such as pens, tablets, or sensors.
- 13. This bus interface standard provides a flexible and expandable connection for devices, supporting high-speed data transfer and multiple data and power channels, with complex protocol and electrical specifications
- 16. This digital circuit on the CPU converts input data into a coded form that can be processed more efficiently, using a technique that involves mapping input symbols to output codes based on their frequency of occurrence.
- 18. A hardware component that handles the input and output of data between the CPU and other hardware device
- 19. A type of computer storage that uses a combination of NAND flash memory and traditional hard disk drives for improved performance
- 20. This component on the motherboard acts as the traffic controller for data flowing between the CPU and the RAM, and also provides an interface to high-speed I/O devices
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- 2. This electronic component has a resistance that varies depending on the history of the current flowing through it, allowing it to store information and behave like a hybrid between a resistor and a memory element.
- 5. A hardware component that amplifies or boosts weak signals in a computer system, often used to improve the quality of audio or video output
- 6. This high-speed component on the motherboard is used to store frequently accessed data for faster processing, but is volatile and loses its contents when power is turned off.
- 8. This digital circuit processes binary numbers using logical and arithmetic functions, enabling the execution of complex algorithms and computations within a computer's CPU.
- 10. A hardware component responsible for converting electrical signals into optical signals for long-distance communication
- 11. A hardware component that performs arithmetic and logical operations in a computer system, often referred to as the "brain" of the computer
- 14. A hardware component that allows the CPU to communicate with other hardware devices over a network
- 15. A type of computer display technology that uses quantum dots for improved color accuracy and brightness
- 17. A type of computer memory that is used to store BIOS settings and configuration data.