Computer Systems Crossword Puzzle

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KEYBOARD : An example of an input device
PERIPHERAL : An external device that is not part of the essential computer
INPUT : A device that sends data into a computer
OUTPUT : A device that receives or displays data from a computer
MOTHERBOARD : The main circuit board that connects all internal components
CPU : Known as the \"brains\" of the computer; where instructions are executed
RAM : Volatile memory that stores data currently being used
ROM : Non-volatile memory that stores the computer\'s start-up instructions
VOLATILE : Type of memory that is lost when the power is switched off
NON VOLATILE : Type of memory that is retained even when power is turned off
MAGNETIC : Type of storage that uses magnets; large capacity but can be damaged if dropped
OPTICAL : Type of storage that uses a laser to read tiny dents on a disk; e.g. CDs and DVDs
SOLID STATE : Type of storage that uses flash memory and has no moving parts
EMBEDDED : A computer system designed for a specific function
SECONDARY : External storage used to back up data or transfer it between computers
HARD DRIVE : A common magnetic storage device found inside a computer
FETCH-EXECUTE : continuous cycle used when running programs

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keyboard : an example of an input device
peripheral : an external device that is not part of the essential computer
input : a device that sends data into a computer
output : a device that receives or displays data from a computer
motherboard : the main circuit board that connects all internal components
cpu : known as the "brains" of the computer; where instructions are executed
ram : volatile memory that stores data currently being used
rom : non-volatile memory that stores the computer's start-up instructions
volatile : type of memory that is lost when the power is switched off
non volatile : type of memory that is retained even when power is turned off
magnetic : type of storage that uses magnets; large capacity but can be damaged if dropped
optical : type of storage that uses a laser to read tiny dents on a disk; e.g. cds and dvds
solid state : type of storage that uses flash memory and has no moving parts
embedded : a computer system designed for a specific function
secondary : external storage used to back up data or transfer it between computers
hard drive : a common magnetic storage device found inside a computer
fetch-execute : continuous cycle used when running programs