Hardware

Crossword

Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to check your answer. If you are stuck, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter. Click on a number in the grid to see the clue or clues for that number. Clues are also at the bottom of the page.
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2. This is the type of computer is often used at school if portability is not needed.
4. This type of disk offers very large capacity and very fast access.
5. Data is lost from this if the computer is switched off.
6. For entering text.
8. Used for distributing new software.
9. A small, portable, computer.
11. Used for videoconferencing
12. Expensive printer to run.
13. What input device would you use if you wanted to input a voice-over sound clip for a presentation?

Down:

1. A printer which produces high quality text and graphics but is quite expensive to buy and run.
2. This is read by a laser beam and has a much larger capacity than a CDROM.
3. Input device often used on laptops.
7. Common input device used to select items from menus, highlight text and create graphics.
8. An optical disk which allows information to be saved on it again and again. Information can also be deleted.
10. If you had a sketch on paper that you wanted to send in an email you would need this.