Years 7–8 Digital Systems Crossword: Hardware for particular tasks (Modules 4–19)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 2. Storage with no moving parts. It reads and writes data much faster than an HDD, so computers boot and load quicker. It is tougher but usually costs more per GB. Word 1 of: ___ (solid state _____) (3)
- 3. Browsing, word processing and slides need only a ______ CPU, enough RAM for a few open apps, and little storage, so a light laptop with good battery life works well. Word 1 of: ______ specs (6)
- 4. How many billions of cycles per second a CPU can run. A higher ______ usually means faster single tasks, but it is not the only measure of speed. Word 3 of: Clock speed (___) (3)
- 6. One processing unit inside a CPU. A dual-______, quad-______ or octa-______ CPU has 2, 4 or 8 cores, so it can work on separate tasks at the same time. Word 2 of: CPU ____ (4)
- 8. A ______ computer relies most on a powerful GPU, plus enough RAM and a fast CPU, to keep the frame rate smooth. An SSD cuts load times and good cooling stops overheating. Word 1 of: ______ ________ (6)
- 9. The slowest part of a computer system, which limits how fast the whole system can work, like a slow hard drive or too little RAM holding back a fast CPU. (10)
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- 1. The parts a computer needs to edit images and video: a strong CPU, a dedicated GPU, lots of RAM and large fast storage, so big files open and render quickly. Word 1 of: _______ ________ (7)
- 2. A list of a device's parts and their ratings, like CPU model, GHz, cores, RAM, storage type and size, and GPU. Use it to find each spec and compare two devices side by side. Word 2 of: specification _____ (5)
- 5. Word 2 of the term in 1 Down: _______ ________ (8)
- 7. Word 4 of the term in 2 Across: ___ (solid state _____) (5)
Answer Key
Years 7–8 Digital Systems · Modules 4–19
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2SSD — Storage with no moving parts. It reads and writes data much faster than an HDD, so computers boot and load quicker. It is tougher but usually costs more per GB. Word 1 of: ___ (solid state _____)
3MODEST — Browsing, word processing and slides need only a ______ CPU, enough RAM for a few open apps, and little storage, so a light laptop with good battery life works well. Word 1 of: ______ specs
4GHZ — How many billions of cycles per second a CPU can run. A higher ______ usually means faster single tasks, but it is not the only measure of speed. Word 3 of: Clock speed (___)
6CORE — One processing unit inside a CPU. A dual-______, quad-______ or octa-______ CPU has 2, 4 or 8 cores, so it can work on separate tasks at the same time. Word 2 of: CPU ____
8GAMING — A ______ computer relies most on a powerful GPU, plus enough RAM and a fast CPU, to keep the frame rate smooth. An SSD cuts load times and good cooling stops overheating. Word 1 of: ______ ________
9BOTTLENECK — The slowest part of a computer system, which limits how fast the whole system can work, like a slow hard drive or too little RAM holding back a fast CPU.
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1EDITING — The parts a computer needs to edit images and video: a strong CPU, a dedicated GPU, lots of RAM and large fast storage, so big files open and render quickly. Word 1 of: _______ ________
2SHEET — A list of a device's parts and their ratings, like CPU model, GHz, cores, RAM, storage type and size, and GPU. Use it to find each spec and compare two devices side by side. Word 2 of: specification _____
5HARDWARE — Word 2 of the term in 1 Down: _______ ________
7DRIVE — Word 4 of the term in 2 Across: ___ (solid state _____)