Computer system bingo

Exercise and reference answers

Clues and terms

1. Clue

   Electronic device programmed to take input and give output.

   Item

   Computer

2. Clue

   The CPU's own local memory, limited in size and number.

   Item

   Register

3. Clue

   High speed memory sitting between CPU and primary memory.

   Item

   Cache

4. Clue

   Volatile main memory, wiped when the power goes off.

   Item

   RAM

5. Clue

   Non-volatile memory holding rarely changed content.

   Item

   ROM

6. Clue

   Sends control signals and data into the computer.

   Item

   Input device

7. Clue

   Turns digital information into human readable form.

   Item

   Output device

8. Clue

   Software that interacts directly with the hardware.

   Item

   System sw

9. Clue

   Software working on top of the system software.

   Item

   Application sw

Instructions

Read each clue and tap the term it describes.

Explanation