Computer System Structure Crossword Puzzle

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DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS : assigns the task of outputting data to a DMA Controller rather than generating an interrupt every time data needs output.
TRAPS : occurs when the CPU detects an error or an exceptional condition during the execution of a program.
BOOT UP : Is the process initiated when a computer system is powered on or restarted.
AUXILIARY STORAGE : Also known as secondary memory. saves data on a more permanent basis.
PROGRAMMED :_______  I/O -  data is moved from the user space to the kernel to facilitate the I/O operation efficiently.
PRIMARY MEMORY : It temporarily holds data and instructions that are actively used by the CPU.
INTERRUPTS : signals sent by hardware devices to the CPU to gain its attention.
SPEED : is one of the criteria in choosing storage device, defines how fast the device is in providing access to data.
CAPACITY : is one of the criteria in choosing storage device, defines how much data can it store.
COST : is one of the criteria in choosing storage device, deals with the practicality of acquiring such device.

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direct memory access : assigns the task of outputting data to a dma controller rather than generating an interrupt every time data needs output.
traps : occurs when the cpu detects an error or an exceptional condition during the execution of a program.
boot up : is the process initiated when a computer system is powered on or restarted.
auxiliary storage : also known as secondary memory. saves data on a more permanent basis.
programmed : _ i/o - data is moved from the user space to the kernel to facilitate the i/o operation efficiently.
primary memory : it temporarily holds data and instructions that are actively used by the cpu.
interrupts : signals sent by hardware devices to the cpu to gain its attention.
speed : is one of the criteria in choosing storage device, defines how fast the device is in providing access to data.
capacity : is one of the criteria in choosing storage device, defines how much data can it store.
cost : is one of the criteria in choosing storage device, deals with the practicality of acquiring such device.