Computer Parts Crossword

You'll be challenged to name parts commonly found inside a computer.

Question 1:
This is another name for the computer case.

Question 2:
This is sometimes called the system board or the main board. It's the largest
circuit board in the PC.

Question 3:
Sometimes known as the cpu, this device processes data and instructions for the
rest of the computer.

Question 4:
This may also be called an adapter card. It's a circuit board that provides
additional ports.

Question 5:
This is the name of the slot where memory modules are inserted into the
motherboard.

Question 6:
This device is used as permanent storage for data and applications stored on a
computer.

Question 7:
This is a common abbreviation for the memory modules placed into the computer.

Question 8:
What is the abbreviation for the device that can be used as permanent storage but
uses flash memory.

Question 9:
This device receives and converts AC to DC, which is used for components inside a
computer case.

Question 10:
This is the most common form factor today for desktop and tower computer cases.

Question 11:
This form factor is smaller than ATX and unlike Mini-ATX, it's a major variation
from the original form factor

Question 12:
This type of hard drive standard is also called an IDE Interface. It uses a 40 pin
ribbon cable and connector.

Question 13:
This device uses a 3.5 inch disk that holds 1.44 MB of data.

Answers:
1: CHASSIS
2: MOTHERBOARD
3: PROCESSOR
4: EXPANSIONCARD
5: DIMM
6: HARDDRIVE
7: RAM
8: SSD
9: POWERSUPPLY
10: ATX
11: MICROATX
12: PATA
13: FLOPPYDRIVE

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