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CPU:carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system.
BIOS:initialize and test the system hardware components, and to load a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device.
CMOS:a technology for constructing integrated circuits.
LAN:a computer network covering a small local area, such as a home or office
ROM:used to distribute firmware
RAM:allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order.
Registry:A database that stores configuration settings and options
DOS:An acronym for several closely related operating systems that dominated the IBM PC compatible market between 1981 and 1995
System Board:the main printed circuit board
Ethernet Card:connects a computer to a computer network.
Video Card:generates a feed of output images to a display
USB:defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices.
Sound Card:facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs.
Microprocessor:accepts digital data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in its memory, and provides results as output.
Boot Sequence:the initial set of operations that a computer system performs after electrical power to the CPU is switched on or when the computer is reset
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Across:| 1. | allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order. | | 2. | initialize and test the system hardware components, and to load a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device. | | 4. | the main printed circuit board | | 6. | the initial set of operations that a computer system performs after electrical power to the CPU is switched on or when the computer is reset | | 7. | a technology for constructing integrated circuits. | | 8. | used to distribute firmware | | 10. | generates a feed of output images to a display | | 11. | An acronym for several closely related operating systems that dominated the IBM PC compatible market between 1981 and 1995 | | 12. | connects a computer to a computer network. |
| | Down:| 1. | A database that stores configuration settings and options | | 3. | defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices. | | 5. | facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. | | 9. | accepts digital data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in its memory, and provides results as output. |
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Across:| 1. | allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order. | | 2. | initialize and test the system hardware components, and to load a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device. | | 4. | the main printed circuit board | | 6. | the initial set of operations that a computer system performs after electrical power to the CPU is switched on or when the computer is reset | | 7. | a technology for constructing integrated circuits. | | 8. | used to distribute firmware | | 10. | generates a feed of output images to a display | | 11. | An acronym for several closely related operating systems that dominated the IBM PC compatible market between 1981 and 1995 | | 12. | connects a computer to a computer network. |
| | Down:| 1. | A database that stores configuration settings and options | | 3. | defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices. | | 5. | facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. | | 9. | accepts digital data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in its memory, and provides results as output. |
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