Years 7–8 Digital Systems Word Scramble: Hardware for particular tasks (Modules 4–19)
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Unscramble the letters and write each key term on the line.
1
LOCCK EEPDS (HZG)
How many billions of cycles per second a CPU can run. A higher GHz usually means faster single tasks, but it is not the only measure of speed.
2
UCP EORC
One processing unit inside a CPU. A dual-core, quad-core or octa-core CPU has 2, 4 or 8 cores, so it can work on separate tasks at the same time.
3
DSS (ODILS ASTET IREDV)
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.
4
BK, BM, BG, BT
Units of storage size built on the byte. Each unit is about 1000 times bigger than the one before: 1 KB, then 1 MB, then 1 GB, then 1 TB. Use them to check if files fit on a drive.
5
TLEKEBTOCN
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.
6
ISICNOAEICTFP HTEES
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.
7
EMOSDT ESSCP
Browsing, word processing and slides need only a modest CPU, enough RAM for a few open apps, and little storage, so a light laptop with good battery life works well.
8
TEIGDIN AERRHWDA
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.
9
AINMGG RDWAHERA
A gaming 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.
Answer Key
Years 7–8 Digital Systems · Modules 4–19
1LOCCK EEPDS (HZG) → Clock speed (GHz) — How many billions of cycles per second a CPU can run. A higher GHz usually means faster single tasks, but it is not the only measure of speed.
2UCP EORC → CPU core — One processing unit inside a CPU. A dual-core, quad-core or octa-core CPU has 2, 4 or 8 cores, so it can work on separate tasks at the same time.
3DSS (ODILS ASTET IREDV) → SSD (solid state drive) — 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.
4BK, BM, BG, BT → KB, MB, GB, TB — Units of storage size built on the byte. Each unit is about 1000 times bigger than the one before: 1 KB, then 1 MB, then 1 GB, then 1 TB. Use them to check if files fit on a drive.
5TLEKEBTOCN → bottleneck — 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.
6ISICNOAEICTFP HTEES → specification sheet — 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.
7EMOSDT ESSCP → modest specs — Browsing, word processing and slides need only a modest CPU, enough RAM for a few open apps, and little storage, so a light laptop with good battery life works well.
8TEIGDIN AERRHWDA → Editing hardware — 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.
9AINMGG RDWAHERA → Gaming hardware — A gaming 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.