computer Crossword Puzzles

Computer Software 2024-09-09

Computer Software crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Software or hardware that enables one computer system to behave like another, facilitating cross-platform compatibility.
  2. A file format used for presenting documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems.
  3. Applications that can run on multiple operating systems without modification.
  4. Software distributed for free initially, but users are required to pay for continued use or additional features.
  5. Programs designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware) from a computer.
  6. Hardware responsible for rendering images and videos on a computer monitor.
  7. A standard for connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices.
  8. Definition: A visual interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices or software through graphical elements.
  9. Software that allows the operating system to communicate with and control a specific hardware device.
  10. A network interface card that enables a computer to connect to a local network.
  11. Software that is developed and sold for profit.
  12. A business model where basic software is provided for free, but advanced features or premium versions require payment.
  13. The core component of an operating system responsible for managing hardware resources.
  14. Programs designed for end-users to perform specific tasks, such as word processors, web browsers, and games.
  15. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
  16. Software that secretly gathers information about a user's activities without their knowledge.
  17. Software that manages computer hardware and provides services for computer programs.
  18. Malicious software that encrypts a user's files and demands payment for their release.
  19. A software suite that provides tools for software development in one cohesive interface.
  20. Wireless technology for short-range communication between devices.
  21. Software that manages and supports the computer infrastructure, including operating systems, device drivers, and utilities.
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  1. Programs that perform a specific task, such as antivirus software, disk cleanup tools, and file management applications.
  2. Software that is owned by a company or an individual, and its source code is not publicly available.
  3. A small piece of software designed to fix issues or enhance functionality in an existing program.
  4. Software that enables the transfer of files between a local computer and a remote server.
  5. Software used for organizing, analyzing, and presenting numerical data in tabular form.
  6. Hardware devices connected to a computer, such as printers, scanners, and external storage.
  7. Software that acts as an intermediary between different applications or software components.
  8. Software that establishes a secure, encrypted connection over the internet, allowing users to browse the web privately and securely.
  9. The process of backing up data to a remote, cloud-based server for added security and accessibility.
  10. A data storage technology that uses multiple disk drives for performance, reliability, or both.
  11. A standard for connecting hardware devices to a computer motherboard.
  12. A pre-release version of software, typically made available for testing and feedback.
  13. Software that is available for use at no cost but may have restrictions on its usage or distribution.
  14. Software whose source code is not available to the public, and users cannot modify or distribute it.
  15. Technology that allows devices to be automatically detected and configured by the operating system.
  16. Software with a license that allows users to view, modify, and distribute its source code freely.
  17. Software embedded in hardware devices to control their functionality.
  18. Outdated software that is still in use but may lack support or updates.
  19. Firmware that initializes hardware components during the boot process and provides a bridge between the operating system and hardware.

40 Clues: Software that is developed and sold for profit. • Wireless technology for short-range communication between devices. • A standard for connecting hardware devices to a computer motherboard. • Software embedded in hardware devices to control their functionality. • Outdated software that is still in use but may lack support or updates. • ...

Computer Science 2024-05-23

Computer Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The smallest addressable element on a photo
  2. Making some letters have a different way of putting them onto the screen
  3. Set The set of letters that you can display
  4. A picture made up of multiple pixels
  5. A type of character that you can make using unicode
  6. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
  7. The word used when you want to change how round the corners of the shape are
  8. A type of graph made using basic shapes
  9. How colors are represented and stored when using RGB
  10. How much red green or blue light is put in to make a different shade of something
  11. Stores images using 0 and 1s
  12. The word used when you are making a circle
  13. A basic shape in a vector graph
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  1. Its own special number that cant make anything else except that character
  2. Able to change the size without ruining the quality
  3. If it is readable to see or not
  4. Depth How many bits are used per pixel
  5. The word you use when you want to change how tall the object is
  6. Able to make changes to the image without ruining it
  7. The word used when you are making a rectangle or square
  8. What makes the shape look like it does (color and size)
  9. The word you use when you want to change the thickness of a line
  10. Red, green, blue

23 Clues: Red, green, blue • Stores images using 0 and 1s • If it is readable to see or not • A basic shape in a vector graph • A picture made up of multiple pixels • A type of graph made using basic shapes • Depth How many bits are used per pixel • The word used when you are making a circle • The smallest addressable element on a photo • Set The set of letters that you can display • ...

Computer Science 2024-05-13

Computer Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how high or low a point is
  2. something that is different to other things
  3. the characters a computer is able to do
  4. how easy it is to see something
  5. how you can measure something
  6. all the _ of the rainbow
  7. what all the bits join together to create
  8. to put something in a specific language
  9. the smallest addressable thing in an image
  10. the name for the amount of bits in something
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  1. a pointer with one dimension
  2. a perfectly round shape
  3. the short version of a 4 sided shape with 2 sets of parallel sides
  4. code represented in 0 and 1
  5. binary represented in letters A-F
  6. the radius in computer science
  7. how you can change something
  8. a physical item
  9. short version of Red Green Blue
  10. a line that wraps around a layer
  11. a descriptive adjective about something
  12. a-ski what does it sound like
  13. cool glasses yellow _

23 Clues: a physical item • cool glasses yellow _ • a perfectly round shape • all the _ of the rainbow • how high or low a point is • code represented in 0 and 1 • a pointer with one dimension • how you can change something • how you can measure something • a-ski what does it sound like • the radius in computer science • how easy it is to see something • short version of Red Green Blue • ...

computer maps 2024-05-13

computer maps crossword puzzle
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  1. the look how it is made
  2. Pixels high
  3. The vector graph with no pixels
  4. 1 and 0
  5. Shape that has no straight edges
  6. Can chance size and look the same
  7. A look
  8. What it looks like
  9. A map with no pixels
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  1. Has a position
  2. A number with only 16 digits
  3. Shape that has straight edges
  4. Can be change
  5. Red green blue
  6. The main image in code
  7. different
  8. The main image
  9. Depth How many binary numbers are in a pixel
  10. A smallest identerfiabol object
  11. different looks
  12. The receiver

21 Clues: A look • 1 and 0 • different • Pixels high • The receiver • Can be change • Has a position • Red green blue • The main image • different looks • What it looks like • A map with no pixels • The main image in code • the look how it is made • A number with only 16 digits • Shape that has straight edges • The vector graph with no pixels • A smallest identerfiabol object • Shape that has no straight edges • ...

computer crossword 2024-04-16

computer crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A form of marketing communication used to encourage, persuade, or manipulate an audience
  2. Central Processing Unit CPU
  3. A type of printer spraying ink at a sheet of paper
  4. ______Sockets Layer
  5. Visual display for computers
  6. Modulator-Demodulator
  7. A collection of records Database
  8. Basic Input/Output System
  9. This type of exchange is not public
  10. ____Buses
  11. Connects a computer to a network, whether local or foreign
  12. Wireless Application Protocol
  13. Create or add new entries
  14. A type of key designated to uniquely identify all table records
  15. A method of trading securities electronically
  16. A video camera that feeds or streams its image in real time to or through a computer to computer network
  17. Set of typewriter-like keys used to enter data into a computer
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  1. To the use of the Internet and digital media capabilities to help sell your products or services
  2. An internal computer expansion card that facilitates economical input and output of audio signals
  3. Mickey
  4. A component that transparently stores data
  5. Edit existing entries
  6. Used to take pictures
  7. A device that optically scans images Scanner
  8. Used to amplify sound
  9. A type of printer that utilizes a laser beam to produce an image
  10. The main circuit board inside a computer that connects the different parts of a computer together
  11. A collection of related data held in a structured format within a database

28 Clues: Mickey • ____Buses • ______Sockets Layer • Modulator-Demodulator • Edit existing entries • Used to take pictures • Used to amplify sound • Basic Input/Output System • Create or add new entries • Central Processing Unit CPU • Visual display for computers • Wireless Application Protocol • A collection of records Database • A component that transparently stores data • ...

computer networking 2024-08-20

computer networking crossword puzzle
Across
  1. unique numerical identifier for every device
  2. traditional technology for connecting devices
  3. agreed set of rules between devices
  4. wireless networking technology
  5. delay that happens between when a user takes an action on a network
  6. a small segment of a larger message
  7. capacity at which a network can transmit data
  8. hardware identifier that uniquely identifies each device on a network
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  1. forwards power to other devices
  2. network that provides the interface
  3. virtual private network
  4. protocol that automatically provides an Internet
  5. network inside a network
  6. suite of communication protocols
  7. modulator demodulator
  8. network security device
  9. service that enables private IP networks to use the internet and cloud
  10. key building blocks for any network
  11. naming database in which internet domain names are located and translated into Internet Protocol
  12. service set identifier

20 Clues: modulator demodulator • service set identifier • virtual private network • network security device • network inside a network • wireless networking technology • forwards power to other devices • suite of communication protocols • network that provides the interface • agreed set of rules between devices • a small segment of a larger message • key building blocks for any network • ...

computer networking 2024-08-20

computer networking crossword puzzle
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  1. unit of data grouped together
  2. network address translation
  3. a computer that sits between different networks or applications
  4. security system that prevents unauthorised access
  5. modulator demodulator
  6. domain name system
  7. traditional technology for connecting devices
  8. wireless networking technology
  9. service set identifier
  10. a gateway that passes data between on or more local networks
  11. digital connection
  12. the delay in network communication
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  1. media access control
  2. the capacity at which a network can transmit data
  3. transmission control protocol/internet protocol
  4. connects with devices and network
  5. a network inside a network
  6. dynamic host configuration protocol
  7. set of rules
  8. string of numbers

20 Clues: set of rules • string of numbers • domain name system • digital connection • media access control • modulator demodulator • service set identifier • a network inside a network • network address translation • unit of data grouped together • wireless networking technology • connects with devices and network • the delay in network communication • dynamic host configuration protocol • ...

computer systems 2022-10-21

computer systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. kg
  2. information you take from the device
  3. from the main memory
  4. information
  5. a software
  6. you can see and touch it
  7. one on one talk
  8. you can't see or touch it
  9. central processing unit
  10. the memory is comonly refered to as ram
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  1. the component that stores the programs and data currently in use
  2. operates video components
  3. a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex whole
  4. important
  5. deconstruct
  6. information you put into the device
  7. bossy boots
  8. a relationship in which something is linked or associated with something else.
  9. the program is copied from there
  10. random access memory

20 Clues: kg • important • a software • information • deconstruct • bossy boots • one on one talk • from the main memory • random access memory • central processing unit • you can see and touch it • operates video components • you can't see or touch it • the program is copied from there • information you put into the device • information you take from the device • the memory is comonly refered to as ram • ...

Computer science 2024-07-02

Computer science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. accessing memory
  2. of electronic equipment
  3. disk drive
  4. of frequency
  5. program that makes a copy of your files and folders or your complete system,
  6. 1billion bytes
  7. of the unit byte for digital information
  8. Software
  9. System
  10. digital logic gate
  11. to provide a platform for other software and manage hardware components and resources
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  1. type with two possible values: true or false
  2. that makes your computer work.
  3. several functions
  4. board inside general-purpose computing systems
  5. components that make up a computer
  6. scan a computer system to prevent, detect and remove malware.
  7. "true" if any of its inputs is "true"; otherwise it outputs "false".
  8. given by hardware
  9. processing unit
  10. one input to generate one output
  11. reduces size of files
  12. circuit

23 Clues: System • circuit • Software • disk drive • of frequency • 1billion bytes • processing unit • accessing memory • several functions • given by hardware • digital logic gate • reduces size of files • of electronic equipment • that makes your computer work. • one input to generate one output • components that make up a computer • of the unit byte for digital information • ...

Computer Science 2024-06-26

Computer Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What search does not need data to be sorted?
  2. What data type can only take one of two values, e.g. True or False?
  3. Which logic gate outputs true if any inputs are true?
  4. What does LDA mean?
  5. What optimises and maintains an operating system?
  6. How many layers are within the TCP/IP Stack?
  7. What is it called when the unnecessary details are removed in order to focus on the relevant information?
  8. What is it called when software is used to simulate a computer?
  9. What process reduces the memory space a file needs?
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  1. In object oriented programming what is it called when attributes cannot directly be access or edited by the user?
  2. Which type of scheduling is missing from this list: first come first served, multi-level feedback queues, shortest job first, shortest remaining time?
  3. What is used to simplify Boolean expressions?
  4. What type of memory is RAM?
  5. What acronym is used for the rules in transaction processing?
  6. What legislation makes unauthorised modification of computer material illegal?
  7. What type of database contains multiple tables of data?
  8. What number system is used by computers to process data?
  9. What software boots up a computer?
  10. Which character set was invented first, ASCII or Unicode?
  11. What is the standard markup language for web pages?

20 Clues: What does LDA mean? • What type of memory is RAM? • What software boots up a computer? • What search does not need data to be sorted? • How many layers are within the TCP/IP Stack? • What is used to simplify Boolean expressions? • What optimises and maintains an operating system? • What is the standard markup language for web pages? • ...

Computer Words 2024-06-17

Computer Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the smallest unit of data that a computer can process and store.
  2. Security- the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
  3. the ability of software and hardware from different sources to work together without having to be altered to do so
  4. allows devices to communicate with each other without cables or wires.
  5. a software program used to locate and display information on the Internet or an intranet.
  6. any unsolicited communication sent in bulk.
  7. small files of information that a web server generates and sends to a web browser
  8. used to refer to computer files or memory that can be read or used, but not changed or added to in any way
  9. a tiny wafer of semiconducting material with an embedded electronic circuit.
  10. a data measurement unit applied to digital computer or media storage
  11. System- the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all of the other application programs in a computer.
  12. computer systems that are connected to a network and are accessible to users from anywhere at any time
  13. a unit of data that is eight binary digits long
  14. malicious software that enters a user's computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent.
  15. a type of malware that can automatically propagate or self-replicate without human interaction, enabling its spread to other computers across a network.
  16. a multi-platform, object-oriented, and network-centric language that can be used as a platform in itself.
  17. a storage location used to temporarily store data used by servers, apps, and browsers to speed load times.
  18. the clock speed of a central processing unit (CPU), which determines how many instructions a processor can execute per second.
  19. A zip is a file format that can contain multiple files combined and compressed into one file.
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  1. the capacity at which a network can transmit data.
  2. the use or operation of computers.
  3. a commonly used method of lossy compression for digital images, particularly for those images produced by digital photography
  4. to reload the operating system of a computer:
  5. an image, video, piece of information, etc. that is circulated rapidly and widely on the internet.
  6. the transmission of high-quality data of wide bandwidth.
  7. the number of pixels that are displayed per inch for an image
  8. the process of protecting information or data by using mathematical models to scramble it in such a way that only the parties who have the key to unscramble it can access it.
  9. a set of rules for formatting and processing data.
  10. a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies
  11. a computer on a network that provides the interface between two applications or networks that use different protocols
  12. the logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer
  13. device that is used to store data or programs (sequences of instructions) on a temporary or permanent basis for use in an electronic digital computer.
  14. files embedded within online communication channels such as emails, instant messages, or social networks
  15. Any stored data.
  16. any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called hackers) to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems.
  17. a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program
  18. a computer which uses continuously changeable entities like mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.
  19. Crime- any criminal activity that involves a computer, network or networked device.
  20. A computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user
  21. Space- the amount of data that can reside within the disk drive or storage medium to a maximum limit.

40 Clues: Any stored data. • the use or operation of computers. • any unsolicited communication sent in bulk. • to reload the operating system of a computer: • a unit of data that is eight binary digits long • the capacity at which a network can transmit data. • a set of rules for formatting and processing data. • the transmission of high-quality data of wide bandwidth. • ...

Computer Applications 2023-08-14

Computer Applications crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a small, unauthorized program that can damage a computer
  2. the image that you see on the screen is made of thousands of tiny dots, points or pixels
  3. a kind of memory used to make a computer work faster
  4. a self-contained program or piece of software
  5. the basic software that manages a computer (for example, Windows 10, OS X, Unix, iOS)
  6. software that operates a PC and does various things, such as writing text (word-processing program), keeping accounts (accounts program) and drawing pictures (graphics program)
  7. messages sent from one computer to another.
  8. a program like Firefox or Internet Explorer. You use it to view or browse the Internet.
  9. International network of computers that you connect to
  10. abbreviation of "universal serial bus"; a standardized connection for attaching devices to computers etc
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  1. a specific computer record. It could contain data such as text (e.g. essay.doc), or a program such as paint.exe.
  2. a (small) defect or fault in a program
  3. The Web is one of the services available on the Internet. It lets you access millions of pages through a system of links
  4. a system for communicating without wires over a computer network
  5. a copy of files from a computer's hard disk
  6. Central Processing Unit. This is a PC's heart or "brains"
  7. software a program that finds and removes viruses from a computer
  8. an area that has an available wireless signal for Internet access (usually public)
  9. a small program that tells a PC how a peripheral works
  10. Memory is for the temporary storing of information while a computer is being used

20 Clues: a (small) defect or fault in a program • a copy of files from a computer's hard disk • messages sent from one computer to another. • a self-contained program or piece of software • a kind of memory used to make a computer work faster • a small program that tells a PC how a peripheral works • International network of computers that you connect to • ...

Computer science 2023-08-28

Computer science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A symbol that represents a value in programming.
  2. The process of converting data into a coded form for security.
  3. The process of writing instructions for a computer to perform tasks.
  4. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic.
  5. A collection of interconnected devices that can communicate and share resources.
  6. A self-contained block of code that performs a specific task.
  7. A number system with a base of 2, using only 0 and 1.
  8. A person who explores computer systems to identify vulnerabilities.
  9. A program that translates high-level code into machine code.
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  1. Software that manages computer hardware and software resources.
  2. The component of a computer that stores data and instructions.
  3. A widely-used programming language known for its platform independence.
  4. The process of identifying and fixing errors in code.
  5. A control structure that repeats a block of code until a condition is met.
  6. A programming technique where a function calls itself.
  7. A concept in object-oriented programming where one class inherits properties and methods from another.
  8. A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem.
  9. The non-tangible components of a computer system, including programs and data.
  10. A request for information from a database.
  11. The core part of an operating system that manages hardware resources.

20 Clues: A request for information from a database. • A symbol that represents a value in programming. • The process of identifying and fixing errors in code. • A number system with a base of 2, using only 0 and 1. • A programming technique where a function calls itself. • A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem. • ...

Computer Terms 2023-08-28

Computer Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. n. electronic mail; system of sending messages through the internet; e-mail
  2. n. data delivered by a computer (by printer, screen etc) - also v.
  3. n. equipment linked to a computer [eg: printer, scanner, modem, mouse etc]
  4. abbr. What You See Is What You Get [data prints out exactly as on the screen]
  5. n. the mechanical and electronic parts of a computer, not the software
  6. n. software that communicates with hardware, enabling applications to run
  7. n. the programs, routines etc for a computer, not the hardware
  8. n. small, removable magnetic disc for (permanent) storing of data; diskette
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  1. n. data entered into a computer (by keyboard, floppy disk etc) - also v.
  2. n. fixed, magnetic disc inside a PC for (permanent) storing of data
  3. n. binary digit, the basic binary unit for storing data, either 0 or 1 - see byte
  4. n. an area in memory used for temporary storage [eg: rapid input from keyboard]
  5. n. software that contains coded instructions to control a computer - also v.
  6. n. the alphanumeric keys or buttons used to input data [QWERTY = 1st 6 keys]
  7. n. 8 bits - kilobyte (approx. 1,000 bytes), megabyte (1 million), gigabyte (1 billion)
  8. n. a program dedicated to a specific task [eg: word processing, graphics etc]
  9. abbr. random access memory [it goes away when one switches off]
  10. n. device that converts data to a form that can be transmitted by telephone etc
  11. n. part of a computer for (temporary) storing of data - see ram
  12. n. the surface area of the visual display unit on which the image is formed

20 Clues: n. the programs, routines etc for a computer, not the hardware • abbr. random access memory [it goes away when one switches off] • n. part of a computer for (temporary) storing of data - see ram • n. data delivered by a computer (by printer, screen etc) - also v. • n. fixed, magnetic disc inside a PC for (permanent) storing of data • ...

Computer Science 2023-08-31

Computer Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. originator of digital programmable computer
  2. Founder of Microsoft
  3. Co- developed COBOL
  4. Gave the ability to email
  5. Invented logarithms
  6. 25% owner of Microsoft
  7. created the first ENIAC
  8. invented an early form of the slide form
  9. invented electronic numerical integrator and computer
  10. Owns 34.6% of apple
  11. Harvards Mark 1 computer
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  1. implemented FORTRAN
  2. Died of cyaning poisoning
  3. Founder of apple
  4. Founded IBM
  5. Found whirlwind 1
  6. Found modern symbolic language
  7. Won the Nobel Prize in physics
  8. created the worlds first functioning program
  9. created the analytical engine

20 Clues: Founded IBM • Founder of apple • Found whirlwind 1 • implemented FORTRAN • Co- developed COBOL • Invented logarithms • Owns 34.6% of apple • Founder of Microsoft • 25% owner of Microsoft • created the first ENIAC • Harvards Mark 1 computer • Died of cyaning poisoning • Gave the ability to email • created the analytical engine • Found modern symbolic language • Won the Nobel Prize in physics • ...

COMPUTER CRIMES 2024-11-10

COMPUTER CRIMES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (Denial of Service attack)
  2. (Fraudulent emails to trick users)
  3. Theft (Stealing personal information)
  4. (Network of infected computers)
  5. Horse (Malicious software disguised as legitimate)
  6. (Illegal copying of copyrighted material)
  7. (Malicious software)
  8. (Redirecting users to fake websites)
  9. (Unauthorized access to computer systems)
  10. (Distributed Denial of Service attack)
  11. (Illegal activities committed online)
  12. (Unsolicited email)
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  1. (Extortion using sexually explicit material)
  2. (Software that monitors user activity)
  3. Injection (Cyberattack targeting databases)
  4. (Harassment online)
  5. (Intentional damage to computer systems)
  6. (Tricking users into clicking malicious links)
  7. (Self-replicating malware)
  8. (Malware that encrypts data)

20 Clues: (Harassment online) • (Unsolicited email) • (Malicious software) • (Denial of Service attack) • (Self-replicating malware) • (Malware that encrypts data) • (Network of infected computers) • (Fraudulent emails to trick users) • (Redirecting users to fake websites) • Theft (Stealing personal information) • (Illegal activities committed online) • ...

COMPUTER CRIMES 2024-11-10

COMPUTER CRIMES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (Illegal copying of copyrighted material)
  2. (Self-replicating malware)
  3. (Denial of Service attack)
  4. (Tricking users into clicking malicious links)
  5. (Malicious software)
  6. (Harassment online)
  7. (Unsolicited email)
  8. (Illegal activities committed online)
  9. (Software that monitors user activity)
  10. (Intentional damage to computer systems)
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  1. (Redirecting users to fake websites)
  2. (Unauthorized access to computer systems)
  3. Horse (Malicious software disguised as legitimate)
  4. (Malware that encrypts data)
  5. Injection (Cyberattack targeting databases)
  6. (Distributed Denial of Service attack)
  7. Theft (Stealing personal information)
  8. (Extortion using sexually explicit material)
  9. (Network of infected computers)
  10. (Fraudulent emails to trick users)

20 Clues: (Harassment online) • (Unsolicited email) • (Malicious software) • (Self-replicating malware) • (Denial of Service attack) • (Malware that encrypts data) • (Network of infected computers) • (Fraudulent emails to trick users) • (Redirecting users to fake websites) • Theft (Stealing personal information) • (Illegal activities committed online) • ...

Computer Crimes 2024-11-09

Computer Crimes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Redirecting users to fake websites to steal information.
  2. Software that displays unwanted advertisements.
  3. Unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material.
  4. Malware that spreads without user action.
  5. Software that records keystrokes to capture sensitive data.
  6. Deception for personal or financial gain.
  7. Malware that replicates itself to spread to other devices.
  8. Malware disguised as legitimate software.
  9. Unauthorized access to computer systems.
  10. Network of compromised computers under external control.
  11. Software that secretly monitors user activity.
Down
  1. Breaking into software or systems without permission.
  2. Deceptive attempts to acquire sensitive information.
  3. Software that hides malware presence on a system.
  4. Malware that demands payment to restore access.
  5. Harassment or intimidation using technology.
  6. Faking an identity, often for fraudulent purposes.
  7. Attack flooding a system with traffic to disrupt services.
  8. Software designed to damage or disrupt systems.
  9. Theft of personal information for fraudulent use.

20 Clues: Unauthorized access to computer systems. • Malware that spreads without user action. • Deception for personal or financial gain. • Malware disguised as legitimate software. • Harassment or intimidation using technology. • Software that secretly monitors user activity. • Malware that demands payment to restore access. • Software that displays unwanted advertisements. • ...

Computer Crimes 2024-11-09

Computer Crimes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Breaking into software or systems without permission.
  2. Software that displays unwanted advertisements.
  3. Faking an identity, often for fraudulent purposes.
  4. Attack flooding a system with traffic to disrupt services.
  5. Software that hides malware presence on a system.
  6. Malware disguised as legitimate software.
  7. Software that records keystrokes to capture sensitive data.
  8. Harassment or intimidation using technology.
  9. Redirecting users to fake websites to steal information.
  10. Software designed to damage or disrupt systems.
  11. Malware that replicates itself to spread to other devices.
Down
  1. Deception for personal or financial gain.
  2. Malware that demands payment to restore access.
  3. Unauthorized access to computer systems.
  4. Software that secretly monitors user activity.
  5. Deceptive attempts to acquire sensitive information.
  6. Unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material.
  7. Malware that spreads without user action.
  8. Theft of personal information for fraudulent use.
  9. Network of compromised computers under external control.

20 Clues: Unauthorized access to computer systems. • Deception for personal or financial gain. • Malware that spreads without user action. • Malware disguised as legitimate software. • Harassment or intimidation using technology. • Software that secretly monitors user activity. • Malware that demands payment to restore access. • Software that displays unwanted advertisements. • ...

COMPUTER CRIMES 2024-11-10

COMPUTER CRIMES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (Malware that encrypts data)
  2. Injection (Cyberattack targeting databases)
  3. (Harassment online)
  4. (Denial of Service attack)
  5. (Software that monitors user activity)
  6. (Unauthorized access to computer systems)
  7. Horse (Malicious software disguised as legitimate)
  8. (Redirecting users to fake websites)
  9. (Fraudulent emails to trick users)
  10. (Unsolicited email)
Down
  1. (Harassment online)
  2. (Network of infected computers)
  3. (Distributed Denial of Service attack)
  4. (Illegal copying of copyrighted material)
  5. (Extortion using sexually explicit material)
  6. (Self-replicating malware)
  7. (Malicious software)
  8. (Tricking users into clicking malicious links)
  9. (Illegal activities committed online)
  10. Theft (Stealing personal information)
  11. (Intentional damage to computer systems)

21 Clues: (Harassment online) • (Harassment online) • (Unsolicited email) • (Malicious software) • (Self-replicating malware) • (Denial of Service attack) • (Malware that encrypts data) • (Network of infected computers) • (Fraudulent emails to trick users) • (Redirecting users to fake websites) • (Illegal activities committed online) • Theft (Stealing personal information) • ...

Computer components 2025-04-01

Computer components crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
  2. A CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the main part of a computer that processes data and instructions. It's also known as the processor or microprocessor.
  3. a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.
  4. Graphics processing unit, a specialized processor originally designed to accelerate graphics rendering
  5. Put simply, ROM is a non-volatile form of memory that stores data permanently and cannot be written over or erased.
  6. RAM stands for random access memory, and it's a computer's short-term memory. It's where the computer stores data that it needs to run programs and open files
  7. A solid-state drive (SSD) is a semiconductor-based storage device, which typically uses NAND flash memory to save persistent data.
  8. A peripheral device is hardware attached to a computer system that provides the system with extra functions but does not contribute to its primary function
  9. an instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity
  10. a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit. Also called hard disk drive.
  11. a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
Down
  1. A power supply unit (PSU) is a hardware device that converts AC electricity into DC electricity and then distributes it to the rest of the computer
  2. a person whose job or business is commercial printing.
  3. a small handheld device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen, typically having buttons that are pressed to control functions.
  4. a standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
  5. Flash memory is a long-life and non-volatile storage chip that is widely used in embedded systems
  6. a combined device for modulation and demodulation, for example, between the digital data of a computer and the analog signal of a phone line.
  7. a person who speaks.
  8. a device for examining, reading, or monitoring something.
  9. cache memory, supplementary memory system that temporarily stores frequently used instructions and data for quicker processing by the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer

20 Clues: a person who speaks. • a person whose job or business is commercial printing. • a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter. • a device for examining, reading, or monitoring something. • a device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network. • ...

computer crossword 2025-03-20

computer crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture.
  2. The programs that make a computer work.
  3. Facts provided or learned about something or someone.
  4. A set of rules a computer follows to solve a problem.
  5. A program that lets you surf the Internet.
  6. An organized collection of information.
  7. The part of a computer that does the calculations.
  8. The process of turning information into a secret code.
  9. An individual thing or person regarded as single and complete, but which can also form part of a larger or more complex whole.
  10. A computer that provides services to other computers.
Down
  1. A type of software that allows you to do something.
  2. An apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.
  3. A device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer.
  4. A security system that protects a computer network.
  5. An instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something.
  6. The physical parts of a computer.
  7. A collection of data stored in one unit, identified by a filename.
  8. Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
  9. A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
  10. A collection of related web pages.
  11. The results obtained by processing data.

21 Clues: The physical parts of a computer. • A collection of related web pages. • The programs that make a computer work. • An organized collection of information. • The results obtained by processing data. • A program that lets you surf the Internet. • The part of a computer that does the calculations. • A type of software that allows you to do something. • ...

Computer vocab 2025-05-27

Computer vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______and drop Click and hold an item, move it, then release.
  2. Install new software features or fixes.
  3. Choose text or items, usually by clicking and dragging.
  4. ______the cursor (Move the mouse pointer over something without clicking).
  5. Insert copied or cut content.
  6. Quickly press the mouse button twice.
  7. Enter text using the keyboard.
  8. A box or screen showing a program or document.
  9. ________the button (hit a key or on-screen button )
  10. Turn off and on again.
  11. A row of icons or buttons (e.g., in Word or Chrome).
Down
  1. When the computer stops responding.
  2. A list that appears when you click something.
  3. Move the view using the mouse wheel or scrollbar.
  4. Make a duplicate of selected content.
  5. Remove selected content to move elsewhere.
  6. Delete characters to the left of the cursor.
  7. When a program or system stops working unexpectedly.
  8. Press a mouse button once.
  9. A section or new view in a browser or program.
  10. Delay between action and response.
  11. Press the right mouse button for more options.

22 Clues: Turn off and on again. • Press a mouse button once. • Insert copied or cut content. • Enter text using the keyboard. • Delay between action and response. • When the computer stops responding. • Make a duplicate of selected content. • Quickly press the mouse button twice. • Install new software features or fixes. • Remove selected content to move elsewhere. • ...

COMPUTER NETWORKING 2025-06-18

COMPUTER NETWORKING crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – A unique hardware ID for each network device.
  2. – A network within a small area like a school or office.
  3. – A small unit of data sent over a network.
  4. – A security system that controls incoming and outgoing traffic.
  5. -A network that covers large areas, like the internet.
  6. – Converts website names into IP addresses.
  7. – Connects two different networks together.
  8. – A person who manages and maintains a network.
  9. – Connects multiple devices in a LAN and manages data flow.
  10. – A physical cable that connects devices in a network.
  11. – A company that provides internet access.
  12. – A location where you can connect to Wi-Fi.
  13. – The delay in data transmission across a network.
  14. – Connects a home or business to the internet.
  15. – A type of wired connection for networks.
Down
  1. – The maximum amount of data that can be transferred over a network.
  2. – A computer or device that uses the services of a server.
  3. – A tool used to test network connection speed and stability.
  4. – A group of computers connected to share data and resources.
  5. – Provides secure access to a network over the internet.
  6. – A set of rules for how devices communicate (e.g., TCP/IP).
  7. – The name of a Wi-Fi network.
  8. – Wireless technology that connects devices to a network.
  9. – Any device connected to a network.
  10. – A device that allows wireless devices to join a network.
  11. – A unique number that identifies a device on a network.
  12. – A computer that provides data or services to others in the network.
  13. – A basic device that connects several computers together.
  14. – The layout or structure of a network.
  15. – A device that directs data between networks.

30 Clues: – The name of a Wi-Fi network. • – Any device connected to a network. • – The layout or structure of a network. • – A company that provides internet access. • – A type of wired connection for networks. • – A small unit of data sent over a network. • – Converts website names into IP addresses. • – Connects two different networks together. • ...

Computer languages 2025-05-29

Computer languages crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Server-side scripting language
  2. Markup language for web languages
  3. Instance of a class
  4. Block of reusable code
  5. Unix shell and scripting language
  6. Code structure that repeats
  7. Collection of elements in order
  8. Remove errors from code
  9. Sequence of characters
  10. Blueprints for objects in OOP
Down
  1. popular language named after a comedy group
  2. apple's programming language
  3. Represents no value
  4. Language with a coffee-related name
  5. True or false type
  6. Gem of a programming language
  7. Version control system
  8. Query language for databases
  9. Language focused on memory safety
  10. Style HTML content

20 Clues: True or false type • Style HTML content • Instance of a class • Represents no value • Block of reusable code • Version control system • Sequence of characters • Remove errors from code • Code structure that repeats • apple's programming language • Query language for databases • Gem of a programming language • Blueprints for objects in OOP • Server-side scripting language • ...

Computer Puzzle 2025-06-06

Computer Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A global network of computers
  2. Legal protection for original work
  3. Network covering a large geographic area
  4. Illegally accessing computer data
  5. Collection of connected computers
  6. Unique address assigned to each computer
  7. Connection without cables
  8. Hardware device to access the internet
  9. Rules that control communication in a network
  10. Network that covers a small area
  11. Strong secret word to protect account
  12. Device that connects multiple networks
Down
  1. Ethical use of computers
  2. Crime done using a computer or internet
  3. Trick users by pretending to be trustworthy
  4. Accessing someone's account without permission
  5. Protects a network from unauthorized access
  6. A program that harms computers
  7. Keeps user identity private
  8. Device that connects different network segments

20 Clues: Ethical use of computers • Connection without cables • Keeps user identity private • A global network of computers • A program that harms computers • Network that covers a small area • Illegally accessing computer data • Collection of connected computers • Legal protection for original work • Strong secret word to protect account • Hardware device to access the internet • ...

Computer Languages 2025-06-08

Computer Languages crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Smallest heading tag
  2. Used to go to another site from a website
  3. Language containing both numbers and a few letters
  4. HTML tag used to go to another site
  5. HTML list that uses symbols
  6. property used to colour websites
  7. Language used to build websites
  8. Set of programs, which tells the computer to perform a task.
  9. way of giving colour to websites
  10. A person who gives instructions to a computer
Down
  1. Full form of HTML
  2. Attribute of HTML tag used to give it design
  3. Tag in HTML used to display most important heading
  4. Tag in HTML to display pictures
  5. HTML tag used to display bunch of sentances
  6. Number system that contins 8 digits
  7. Language containing only 0s and 1s
  8. HTML list that has numbers
  9. Version of any HTML tag with a / before
  10. Set of instructions given to a computer
  11. Used to search websites

21 Clues: Full form of HTML • Smallest heading tag • Used to search websites • HTML list that has numbers • HTML list that uses symbols • Tag in HTML to display pictures • Language used to build websites • property used to colour websites • way of giving colour to websites • Language containing only 0s and 1s • Number system that contins 8 digits • HTML tag used to go to another site • ...

Computer Basics 2023-01-08

Computer Basics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a collection of software that spans the Internet and enables the interlinking of documents and resources
  2. a collection of 8 bits
  3. represents a connection to another page
  4. the programs that execute on the computer
  5. document that stores information
  6. utilizes high-speed electronic memory
  7. the physical components of the computer
  8. well-defined rules
  9. communicates with the CPU using lower-speed circuitry
Down
  1. a collection of programs that controls how the CPU, memory, and I/O devices work together to execute programs
  2. able to store up to 8.5GB of data
  3. carries out programmatic steps in order to process data
  4. store data as electrical charges in a series of memory "cells" made up of non-volatile electronic circuitry
  5. ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to communicate to each other
  6. a vast, international network of computers
  7. stores bits as magnetized and nonmagnetized spots
  8. a collection of files that are organized together and labeled with a common name
  9. stores programs and data
  10. a small, portable device that integrates all of the computer components into one unit
  11. electronic components wired together to control the flow of electrical signals

20 Clues: well-defined rules • a collection of 8 bits • stores programs and data • document that stores information • able to store up to 8.5GB of data • utilizes high-speed electronic memory • represents a connection to another page • the physical components of the computer • the programs that execute on the computer • a vast, international network of computers • ...

COMPUTER HARDWARE 2025-01-12

COMPUTER HARDWARE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Projects computer display onto a larger surface for presentations or viewing.
  2. Specialized processor designed to accelerate graphics rendering.
  3. Allows a computer to connect to a network, either wired or wirelessly.
  4. Captures audio input for voice recognition or communication.
  5. Collective name for the physical components of a computer.
  6. The main processor that performs calculations and executes instructions.
  7. The main circuit board that connects all hardware components and allows them to communicate with each other.
  8. Converts physical documents into digital format.
  9. A faster storage device that uses flash memory to store data non-volatily.
  10. A standard input device for typing text and commands.
  11. Memory A small amount of high-speed memory located within or close to the CPU to speed up access to frequently used data.
  12. A pointing device used to interact with graphical elements on the screen.
Down
  1. Displays visual output from the computer, such as images and videos.
  2. Produces physical copies of digital documents
  3. A display that detects touch input directly from users.
  4. Output audio signals from the computer.
  5. Volatile memory used for temporary data storage while programs are running.
  6. A traditional storage device that uses spinning disks to store data.
  7. Captures images or video for various applications, including video conferencing.
  8. Converts digital signals from a computer into analog signals for transmission over phone lines and vice versa.

20 Clues: Output audio signals from the computer. • Produces physical copies of digital documents • Converts physical documents into digital format. • A standard input device for typing text and commands. • A display that detects touch input directly from users. • Collective name for the physical components of a computer. • ...

Computer Science 2025-02-27

Computer Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Data that provides knowledge or details about something.
  2. The process of finding and fixing errors in a program.
  3. A program that translates source code into machine code.
  4. Regular upkeep to ensure software and hardware function properly.
  5. Process of identifying the presence of malware or errors in software.
  6. A malicious program that spreads by creating copies of itself and damages files or systems.
  7. To obtain or originate something from another source.
  8. Something new and original, often in technology.
  9. A virtual container used to store multiple files.
Down
  1. A single digital document stored on a computer.
  2. The process of setting up software or an operating system on a device.
  3. A reusable block of code designed to perform a specific task.
  4. A type of malicious program named after an ancient war trick.
  5. file A file that can be directly run by the operating system.
  6. To put something into practice or action.
  7. A numerical system using only 0s and 1s.
  8. A virtual representation of a process for testing or analysis.
  9. A named storage location in programming that holds data.
  10. A group of components that work together to perform tasks.
  11. A method used to transform readable data into a secret format.
  12. The action of transferring a file from a local system to a server.

21 Clues: A numerical system using only 0s and 1s. • To put something into practice or action. • A single digital document stored on a computer. • Something new and original, often in technology. • A virtual container used to store multiple files. • To obtain or originate something from another source. • The process of finding and fixing errors in a program. • ...

computer clues 2024-12-10

computer clues crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is a document that describes the rules governing access to an organization’s
  2. Password Authentication Protocol
  3. The most widely used method for encrypting data is IP Security
  4. backs up any files that have changed since the last full or incremental backup
  5. can also be secured with encryption to prevent someone who has gained physical access to a computer from being able to use the data
  6. A common tool used by many Linux administrators
  7. creates a barrier between networks so that potentially harmful packets can’t enter or leave the protected networks
  8. creates a barrier between two entities
  9. what the user knows (username/password)
  10. what the user has (smart card or key)
Down
  1. used in a Windows domain environment and provides mutual authentication
  2. creates a barrier between a computer OS and the network so potentially harmful packets can’t enter or leave the OS
  3. backs up the disk sector by sector to create an exact image of the disk’s contents
  4. is a good security enhancement for servers that aren’t physically secure and for mobile devices at risk of being lost or stolen
  5. is disk storage used when there is not enough RAM for a particular operation or for all processes currently in use
  6. requires a user to supply two or more types of authentication
  7. what the user is; a unique biometric identifying trait(fingerprint,retina scan, or voice pattern)
  8. a framework for other protocols that provide encryption and authentication
  9. involve a certification authority (CA)
  10. prevents people from using eavesdropping technology, such as a protocol analyzer (packet sniffer), to capture packets

20 Clues: Password Authentication Protocol • what the user has (smart card or key) • involve a certification authority (CA) • creates a barrier between two entities • what the user knows (username/password) • A common tool used by many Linux administrators • requires a user to supply two or more types of authentication • ...

Computer Systems 2024-12-13

Computer Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Short for ‘binary digit’; one 0 or a 1.
  2. Software used for general tasks such as work and entertainment.
  3. Parts of a computer that you can touch.
  4. The part of a computer that performs calculations and carries out instructions.
  5. A logic gate that accepts only one input; the output will always be the opposite of the input.
  6. A form of algebra where all values are reduced to either true or false.
  7. A program that can learn from data and experiences, letting it mimic the way humans make decisions. e.g. understanding speech.
  8. A device that is able to gather data from its surroundings to respond to or record.
  9. Software that manages and oversees (looks after) the computer system (both the hardware and software), e.g. the operating system, antivirus, system settings.
  10. Digital image made from objects placed on a computer screen.
  11. Software that can identify (spot) similarities in lines, colours, textures and shapes of an image, which is used to tell what an object in an image is.
  12. A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.
  13. The way that users and computer systems communicate.
Down
  1. A device in a computer that controls the flow of electricity; it is used to make decisions.
  2. Working (alone) without human help.
  3. Short for 'picture element'. The smallest unit of a digital image or of a computer screen.
  4. Information that is stored using 1s and 0s.
  5. A number system that uses 0s and 1s, that is used to represent data in computer systems.
  6. One 1 or 0.
  7. A type of systems software that manages the hardware and software resources on a device.
  8. Information that is continuous/smooth.
  9. A logic gate that accepts two inputs and will output a 1 (or TRUE) value when either of the inputs is a 1 (TRUE).
  10. A digital image made using a grid of pixels.
  11. The total number of pixels on a screen.
  12. A logic gate that accepts two inputs and will output a 1 (or TRUE) value only if both inputs are a 1 (TRUE).

25 Clues: One 1 or 0. • Working (alone) without human help. • Information that is continuous/smooth. • Short for ‘binary digit’; one 0 or a 1. • Parts of a computer that you can touch. • The total number of pixels on a screen. • Information that is stored using 1s and 0s. • A digital image made using a grid of pixels. • The way that users and computer systems communicate. • ...

Computer Science 2024-12-13

Computer Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A structure that allows repeating a block of code multiple times
  2. A number system that uses only 0 and 1
  3. A data structure that stores elements of the same type in consecutive positions
  4. A data type that can only have two values: true or false
  5. The value that indicates something is correct or valid
  6. An online platform for programming Microbit and other devices
  7. The process of finding and fixing errors in code
  8. A storage space in memory used to hold data that can change
  9. The process of arranging items in a particular order, such as ascending or descending
  10. The process of repeating an action or set of instructions
  11. A collection of programs that enable a computer to perform tasks
  12. The specific position of an element within an array
  13. A series of logical steps to solve a problem or complete a task
Down
  1. The information or data stored in a variable
  2. Numbers that indicate a position in space, like on a graph or screen
  3. The value that indicates something is incorrect or invalid
  4. A programming language popular for its simplicity and versatility
  5. A group of 8 bits
  6. A natural language description of an algorithm before coding it
  7. A small programmable device used in education
  8. The smallest unit of information in computing
  9. Statements in programming that execute code based on a condition
  10. A data type used to store sequences of characters, like text or words
  11. A note written in code to explain its function; it doesn't affect execution

24 Clues: A group of 8 bits • A number system that uses only 0 and 1 • The information or data stored in a variable • A small programmable device used in education • The smallest unit of information in computing • The process of finding and fixing errors in code • The specific position of an element within an array • The value that indicates something is correct or valid • ...

Computer Acronyms_JN 2026-02-07

Computer Acronyms_JN crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software
  2. A type of external data storage system that exclusively uses flash memory hardware media(SSDs) for persistent data storage
  3. The primary system Windows uses to store, organize, and find files on hard drives and SSDs.
  4. The standard for transmitting high-quality audio and video signals.
  5. A hardware component responsible for rendering and displaying images, videos, and animations on your computer monitor.
  6. Is the "brain" of a computer. Executes instructions from software, performs calculations, and manages other components
  7. Technology used to connect storage devices like hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs) to your computer's motherboard.
  8. A flat panel display technology
  9. A compact, self-contained computing device.
  10. A type of computer memory that stores permanent data and instructions for the device to start up.
  11. The standard display interface used to connect video output devices to computers and projectors to displays to monitors and TVs.
  12. A type of video connector used to transmit digital video signals from a computer or other device to a display screen.
Down
  1. Is the traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network.
  2. Firmware on a computer's motherboard that initializes hardware and loads the operating system during startup
  3. A component of a CPU. It directs the operation of the processor.
  4. A modern, high-speed storage device for computers that keeps data permanently, even when the power is turned off.
  5. An essential component of any computer that connects it to the network.
  6. A digital circuit inside a computer’s CPU that performs all arithmetic and logic operations on binary data
  7. An interface used to connect storage devices to a computer's motherboard
  8. A type of non-volatile data storage device that is used in laptops and desktop computers.
  9. A standardized cable and port system used to connect devices.
  10. Allows users to interact with a computer system or software through natural language conversations
  11. A small, portable, and removable flash memory card used to store digital data in electronic devices.
  12. A technology that uses multiple hard drives (or SSDs) to work together as a single unit.
  13. A form of computer storage that allows short-term data access while the computers running.
  14. A mid-sized computer that falls between larger mainframe computers and smaller microcomputers.

26 Clues: A flat panel display technology • A compact, self-contained computing device. • A standardized cable and port system used to connect devices. • A component of a CPU. It directs the operation of the processor. • The standard for transmitting high-quality audio and video signals. • An essential component of any computer that connects it to the network. • ...

Computer Networks 2025-08-27

Computer Networks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is called when a satellite is in a fixed position above the Earth’s surface?(13)
  2. What connects nodes in a network using communication media such as cables?(5)
  3. What is called when signals travelling along copper cables can be intercepted by outsiders?(12)
  4. Networked computers are more susceptible to _______ access than stand-alone computers.(13)
  5. Unfortunately, if the ___ connection is down the users would have no access to data.(8)
  6. To connect computers using wireless technology, a wireless access ___.(5)
  7. A disadvantage of computer networks.(4)
  8. File sharing allows the sharing of _____ memory.(7)
  9. The fibre is connected from the _____ box at your boundary wall into your home.(12)
  10. What is the name of the network that is found within a user’s home that connects the devices of all individuals within the home?(3)
Down
  1. An advantage of using computer networks.(12)
  2. What is called when the signal loses strength over a distance?(10)
  3. Satellites have ____ which transmit signals they have received to stations on the ground below.(10)
  4. What is the name of the server through which all web content passes?(5)
  5. What is the central network computer that provides network security, hardware access, disk space and printer access?(6)
  6. What is a small electronic device that joins computer networks together using either wired or wireless connections?(6)
  7. A Wi-Fi Router creates a Wi-Fi ______ which enables all computers and devices which have Wi-Fi capabilities to connect to the router.(7)
  8. What is the name of the transmission that covers short distances: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi?(9)
  9. What is the name of the device that connects the fibre that has been wired to the outside of your house to your router?(3)
  10. What is it called when the communication channel uses wires? (7)

20 Clues: A disadvantage of computer networks.(4) • An advantage of using computer networks.(12) • File sharing allows the sharing of _____ memory.(7) • What is it called when the communication channel uses wires? (7) • What is called when the signal loses strength over a distance?(10) • What is the name of the server through which all web content passes?(5) • ...

Computer Glossary 2025-08-28

Computer Glossary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A saved link to a specific webpage for easy access later.
  2. Storage: Online storage services that allow users to save and access files from the internet, such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
  3. The standard or preset setting or option that is automatically used if no alternative is chosen.
  4. (Central Processing Unit): The brain of the computer responsible for executing instructions and calculations.
  5. Environment: The visual and functional elements of a computer's desktop, including icons, wallpaper, and menus.
  6. The process of verifying the identity of a user or system, often with a username and password.
  7. The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  8. A step-by-step set of instructions for solving a specific problem or task, often used in programming.
  9. The main screen where icons, folders, and files are displayed on a computer.
  10. A temporary storage location that stores frequently used data for quicker access.
  11. Creating copies of important data to prevent data loss in case of hardware failure.
  12. Electronic mail used for sending and receiving messages over the internet.
  13. A record of websites a user has visited on their web browser.
  14. The part of a domain name that follows the "dot," indicating the type of organization or country, e.g., .com, .org, .in.
  15. A website where individuals or groups post regular updates, articles, or personal reflections.
  16. Measures and practices to protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access or attacks.
Down
  1. The background image on the computer desktop.
  2. The human-readable address that corresponds to a specific IP address on the internet, e.g., "www.example.com."
  3. Making copies of important data to prevent data loss in case of hardware failure or accidents.
  4. Storing and accessing data and applications over the internet rather than on local devices
  5. Software used to access and navigate the internet, e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox.
  6. file sent along with an email message.
  7. The process of copying a file from the internet or another computer to your own device.
  8. (Cascading Style Sheets): A stylesheet language used for controlling the presentation and formatting of web content.
  9. Real-time communication with others over the internet, often using text-based messages.
  10. The responsible and ethical use of technology and the internet.
  11. A visual indicator on the screen, typically in the shape of an arrow or a hand, used to select or interact with items.
  12. A toolbar in a web browser where users can save and access frequently visited websites.
  13. An electronic device that can process data and perform tasks according to instructions.
  14. A standard for wired network connections commonly used for high-speed internet access.
  15. Software: Programs designed to detect and remove viruses and malware from a computer.
  16. The use of digital technology to harass, threaten, or harm others.
  17. The main part of a web address that identifies a specific website or resource, such as "example.com."

33 Clues: file sent along with an email message. • The background image on the computer desktop. • A saved link to a specific webpage for easy access later. • A record of websites a user has visited on their web browser. • The responsible and ethical use of technology and the internet. • The use of digital technology to harass, threaten, or harm others. • ...

Computer Acronyms_P_H 2025-09-04

Computer Acronyms_P_H crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A display interface used to connect video output devices to computers to displays
  2. A flat panel display that uses liquid crystals
  3. A small computer that uses a microprocessor as its main processing unit
  4. A data storage system that operates entirely on flash memory
  5. A type of memory that permanently stores data for a start-up
  6. The primary processor in a computer
  7. A technology used to transmit high-definition audio/video signals between devices
  8. A special processor that handles graphics-related work
  9. A computer storage device that uses flash memory to store data
  10. A wired system for connecting computers to form a LAN network
  11. An interface used to connect storage devices to computers
  12. A standard for connection sockets on computers and other devices
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  1. A digital that performs arithmetic and bitwise operations on integer binary numbers
  2. A connector that connects the digital video signals of a computer to a display device
  3. Firmware on a motherboard that initializes hardware
  4. A malware that replicates itself by modifying other computer programs
  5. The short term volatile memory of a CPU
  6. A storage system that combines multiple physical disks
  7. A general purpose computer more powerful than a PC, but weaker than supers
  8. A user interface that uses text-based inputs and outputs
  9. The core component of a CPU that directs operations
  10. A non-volatile data storage device used in computers
  11. A type of flash memory card used for portable data storage
  12. A bus interface connecting host bus interfaces to mass storage devices like HDDs
  13. A file system that Windows OS uses that manages files on hard drives/SSDs
  14. An interface card that connects a computer to a network

26 Clues: The primary processor in a computer • The short term volatile memory of a CPU • A flat panel display that uses liquid crystals • Firmware on a motherboard that initializes hardware • The core component of a CPU that directs operations • A non-volatile data storage device used in computers • A storage system that combines multiple physical disks • ...

Computer Parts 2022-01-03

Computer Parts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In order to access the internet this piece of equipment is needed.
  2. Physical parts of a computer.
  3. A microphone is an example of this type of device.
  4. Today, many people use this type of storage.
  5. how other programs interact with hardware.
  6. The most common storage device on a computer. (2 words)
  7. The smallest unit of measure for memory.
  8. This type of memory is temporary.
  9. A monitor is an example of this type of device.
  10. This type of port transmits data very slowly
  11. Extra slots on the motherboard where RAM can be added.
Down
  1. a program that is used to translate code from one language into a language the computer itself understands
  2. The __________ system is a large piece of software that is responsible for
  3. all components of the computer all attached to this.
  4. To plug a microphone into your computer, requires this type of card.
  5. _______________ processing unit
  6. This is the type of port that connects the laptop to the projector, and carries both audio and video.
  7. word processors and spreadsheets are examples of this type of application software.
  8. Equipment that is attached to a computer through ports.
  9. Viruses and worms are examples of this

20 Clues: Physical parts of a computer. • _______________ processing unit • This type of memory is temporary. • Viruses and worms are examples of this • The smallest unit of measure for memory. • how other programs interact with hardware. • Today, many people use this type of storage. • This type of port transmits data very slowly • A monitor is an example of this type of device. • ...

Computer Acronyms_ML 2026-02-03

Computer Acronyms_ML crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of volatile, high-speed, short-term computer memory used to temporarily store data for active applications and the operating system. RAM allows the CPU to access data quickly, enabling efficient multitasking and faster performance
  2. Microsoft Management Console.
  3. is an analog display interface standard used to connect computers to monitors, projectors, and televisions.
  4. digital interface standard used to transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio data from a source
  5. hardware component—either a circuit board, chip, or USB device—installed in a computer or network device (like a server or printer) that enables it to connect to a network.
  6. brain of the processor by managing, directing, and coordinating the flow of data and instructions.
  7. to replace the older FAT (File Allocation Table) file system, offering better performance, improved reliability, greater security (file-level permissions and encryption), and support for much larger file sizes and volumes.
  8. primary component that executes instructions, performs calculations, and controls the flow of data
  9. It is a specialized, highly parallel electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images for display, as well as handle complex, data-intensive tasks like AI training, video rendering, and scientific simulations.
  10. is a non-volatile, high-performance data storage device that stores data persistently using integrated circuits
  11. non-volatile computer storage that permanently retains data even when the power is turned off. It is primarily used to store essential, unchanging firmware instructions needed to boot up the computer, such as the BIOS.
  12. connects internal storage devices—such as Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), Solid-State Drives (SSDs), and optical drives—to a computer's motherboard
  13. Vital Information Resources Under Siege
  14. important for the transfer of data between the computer's storage device and its memory
Down
  1. is a data storage technology that combines multiple physical hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) into a single logical unit
  2. Read-Only Memory
  3. It initializes, tests, and configures hardware
  4. MINI mid-range computer) or mini-languages (small programming languages used for education).
  5. flat-panel display technology commonly used for screen panels in electronic devices
  6. It is a non-volatile, electromechanical data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital data
  7. is a program that attaches to a host, such as a file or document, and runs without user permission.
  8. It was designed to connect devices within a local area network (LAN) using a shared coaxial cable, allowing for rapid, reliable data transmission
  9. New Technology File System
  10. analog display interface standard used to connect computers to monitors
  11. User interface that relies on text input
  12. industry-standard specification for cables, connectors, and communication protocols used to connect, communicate, and supply power between computers and electronic devices
  13. it is a video display interface designed to transmit uncompressed digital video signals from a source

27 Clues: Read-Only Memory • New Technology File System • Microsoft Management Console. • Vital Information Resources Under Siege • User interface that relies on text input • It initializes, tests, and configures hardware • analog display interface standard used to connect computers to monitors • flat-panel display technology commonly used for screen panels in electronic devices • ...

Computer Acronyms_PN 2026-02-03

Computer Acronyms_PN crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Universal Serial Bus
  2. Solid State Drive
  3. Vital Information Under Siege
  4. Random Access Memory
  5. High-Definition Multimedia Interface
  6. Additional Factor Authentication
  7. Redundant Array of Independent Disks
  8. Network Interface Card
  9. Character User Interface
  10. Luminiferous Ether
  11. Graphics Processing Unit
  12. Liquid Crystal Display
  13. Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
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  1. Basic Input/Output System
  2. Digital Visual Interface
  3. Read-Only Memory
  4. Compact
  5. Advanced Technology Attachment
  6. Small
  7. MultiMediaCard
  8. Arithmetic Logic Unit
  9. New Technology File System
  10. Central Processing Unit
  11. Hard Disk Drive
  12. Video Graphics Array
  13. Control Unit

26 Clues: Small • Compact • Control Unit • MultiMediaCard • Hard Disk Drive • Read-Only Memory • Solid State Drive • Luminiferous Ether • Universal Serial Bus • Random Access Memory • Video Graphics Array • Arithmetic Logic Unit • Network Interface Card • Liquid Crystal Display • Central Processing Unit • Digital Visual Interface • Character User Interface • Graphics Processing Unit • Basic Input/Output System • ...

Computer Acronyms_AM 2026-02-05

Computer Acronyms_AM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Interface that is text-based, users interact with the computer by typing
  2. Part of the CPU that can perform logical and arithmetic operations
  3. Storage device that uses spinning disks to read data
  4. A prefix meaning very small
  5. Type of memory that permanently stores data
  6. Interface for connecting storage devices
  7. Specialized circuit to process and render images, videos etc.
  8. Video display used in monitors
  9. A prefix meaning the smallest or minimum size
  10. Data Storage that combines drives to improve performance
  11. Hardware that connects computers to a network
  12. Interface for connecting peripherals to a computer
  13. A file system that supports large files and other advanced features
Down
  1. Part of the CPU that is responsible for controlling the data. Also known as the “brain”
  2. Flat panel display that is commonly used in monitors and TVs
  3. Video display interface to connect a video source to device display
  4. Firmware found in a motherboard to start the system
  5. Digital interface for transmitting high definition media
  6. Primary components of a computer that processes instructions
  7. Type of memory that is used for temporary data storage while other programs run
  8. System for connecting computer with a LAN (local area network)
  9. Device that connects storage devices(e.x hard drives) to computers
  10. Malicious software designed to damage/harm your computer
  11. Built in framework that hosts managements tools (snap-ins)
  12. Storage device that uses flash memory and has no moving parts

25 Clues: A prefix meaning very small • Video display used in monitors • Interface for connecting storage devices • Type of memory that permanently stores data • A prefix meaning the smallest or minimum size • Hardware that connects computers to a network • Interface for connecting peripherals to a computer • Firmware found in a motherboard to start the system • ...

Computer Acronyms_AM 2026-02-05

Computer Acronyms_AM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Firmware found in a motherboard to start the system
  2. Interface for connecting peripherals to a computer
  3. Data Storage that combines drives to improve performance
  4. Video display interface to connect a video source to device display
  5. Interface that is text-based, users interact with the computer by typing
  6. Storage device that uses spinning disks to read data
  7. Hardware that connects computers to a network
  8. Type of memory that is used for temporary data storage while other programs run
  9. Primary components of a computer that processes instructions
  10. A file system that supports large files and other advanced features
  11. Flat panel display that is commonly used in monitors and TVs
  12. Built in framework that hosts management tools (snap-ins)
Down
  1. Malicious software designed to damage/harm your computer
  2. Interface for connecting storage devices
  3. Digital interface for transmitting high definition media
  4. Storage device that uses flash memory and has no moving parts
  5. System for connecting computer with a LAN (local area network)
  6. Attachment Device that connects storage devices(e.x hard drives) to computers
  7. A prefix meaning the smallest or minimum size
  8. Specialized circuit to process and render images, videos etc.
  9. Part of the CPU that is responsible for controlling the data. Also known as the “brain”
  10. Part of the CPU that can perform logical and arithmetic operations
  11. A prefix meaning very small
  12. Type of memory that permanently stores data
  13. Video display used in monitors

25 Clues: A prefix meaning very small • Video display used in monitors • Interface for connecting storage devices • Type of memory that permanently stores data • Hardware that connects computers to a network • A prefix meaning the smallest or minimum size • Interface for connecting peripherals to a computer • Firmware found in a motherboard to start the system • ...

COMPUTER NETWORK 2026-03-31

COMPUTER NETWORK crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Matching sender and receiver timing
  2. Computer that provides resources to other computers
  3. Popular LAN technology using MAC addressing
  4. Independent packet in connectionless communication
  5. Reliable connection-oriented transport protocol
  6. Type of cable with inner conductor and outer shield
  7. Maximum data transfer rate of a network
  8. Logical division of IP network
  9. Device that forwards packets between networks
  10. Error detection technique using extra bit
  11. Mechanism to control data transmission rate
Down
  1. Dividing data into manageable units for transmission
  2. Set of rules governing data communication
  3. Network overload causing packet delay/loss
  4. Fast connectionless transport protocol
  5. Remote login protocol for network devices
  6. Unique hardware address of network device
  7. Loss of signal strength during transmission
  8. Protocol used for error reporting and diagnostics
  9. Device connecting different network architectures

20 Clues: Logical division of IP network • Matching sender and receiver timing • Fast connectionless transport protocol • Maximum data transfer rate of a network • Set of rules governing data communication • Remote login protocol for network devices • Unique hardware address of network device • Error detection technique using extra bit • Network overload causing packet delay/loss • ...

Computer Terms 2025-11-04

Computer Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an internal timing device that synchronizes all operations by generating a constant stream of pulses, or "ticks"
  2. a component of the computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs and coordinates all other parts of the system
  3. a computer's short-term memory that temporarily stores data for quick access by the processor
  4. brain of a computer
  5. the smallest unit of digital information in a computer, representing a single binary value of either 0 or 1.
  6. a very small, high-speed storage location within a computer's central processing unit (CPU) used to temporarily hold data for immediate processing
  7. chipset that controls the flow of data between the CPU and other parts of the computer
  8. a small, high-speed temporary memory that stores frequently accessed data to speed up future requests, improving overall system performance
  9. a fundamental digital circuit within a computer's CPU that performs all arithmetic and logical operations on binary data
  10. a numerical system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent all data and instructions.
  11. the basic unit of digital information in computing, consisting of eight bits.
  12. a computer hardware device that stores digital data, such as the operating system, applications, and user files like photos and documents
Down
  1. a small piece of firmware on a computer's motherboard that contains the initial instructions to start up the computer
  2. a computer component that reads and writes data to and from optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays using a laser
  3. the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer that connects all its essential components, acting as the system's central communication hub
  4. a device that converts high-voltage AC power from a wall outlet into low-voltage, regulated DC power for its internal components
  5. chipset that controls the flow of data between the CPU and RAM and GPU
  6. a specialized electronic circuit that handles graphics and image processing by performing mathematical calculations at high speed
  7. a passive heat exchanger in a computer that dissipates heat from components like the CPU or GPU by drawing heat away and releasing it into the air
  8. a microscopic electronic switch or amplifier that acts as the fundamental building block of computer chips

20 Clues: brain of a computer • chipset that controls the flow of data between the CPU and RAM and GPU • the basic unit of digital information in computing, consisting of eight bits. • chipset that controls the flow of data between the CPU and other parts of the computer • a computer's short-term memory that temporarily stores data for quick access by the processor • ...

Computer Week 2026-05-08

Computer Week crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A device that converts digital signals to/from the internet line
  2. Using remote servers on the internet to store and run data or apps
  3. The smallest unit of data, either 0 or 1
  4. A set of tools and rules that lets programs talk to each other
  5. A set of rules that lets computers communicate
  6. A network device that connects devices within one network
  7. The amount of data that can be sent over a network at once
  8. The rules for writing code so the computer understands it
  9. A data structure that processes items in first-in, first-out order
Down
  1. Repeating a set of instructions until a condition is met
  2. A marker that pauses a program so you can inspect it while debugging
  3. A text-based interface where you type commands
  4. A place that stores organized information for easy access
  5. A visual interface with windows, icons, and buttons
  6. A copy of files kept in case the originals are lost or damaged
  7. A group of 8 bits, often holds one character
  8. A device that directs internet traffic between networks
  9. A variable that stores the address of another value
  10. A data structure that adds/removes items in last-in, first-out order
  11. A language used to ask questions and change data in databases

20 Clues: The smallest unit of data, either 0 or 1 • A group of 8 bits, often holds one character • A text-based interface where you type commands • A set of rules that lets computers communicate • A visual interface with windows, icons, and buttons • A variable that stores the address of another value • A device that directs internet traffic between networks • ...

Computer Virus 2026-05-19

Computer Virus crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - An attempt to acquire sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity.
  2. - The act of securing data by converting it into a code.
  3. - Software that collects personal information without consent.
  4. - Process of a system being affected by malware.
  5. - Software intended to harm a computer or user.
  6. - Making copies of data to prevent loss.
  7. - Place where infected files are held to prevent harm.
  8. - Type of malware that encrypts files, demanding payment for their release.
  9. - Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt systems.
Down
  1. - The state of being guarded against malware and cyber threats.
  2. - A program that detects, prevents, and removes malicious software.
  3. - Potential source of harm to a computer system.
  4. - A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  5. - Unauthorized intrusion into a computer or network.
  6. - Practices to defend computers from digital threats.
  7. - The process of analyzing a computer to detect malware.
  8. - Program that seems legitimate but is used to deceive users and cause harm.
  9. - Process of installing the latest security patches and software fixes.
  10. - Unwanted software designed to throw advertisements.
  11. - A self-replicating program that spreads without human intervention.

20 Clues: - Making copies of data to prevent loss. • - Software intended to harm a computer or user. • - Potential source of harm to a computer system. • - Process of a system being affected by malware. • - Unauthorized intrusion into a computer or network. • - Practices to defend computers from digital threats. • - Unwanted software designed to throw advertisements. • ...

Computer Parts 2025-09-08

Computer Parts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of memory that accesses permanent data like firmware needed to start a computer
  2. A CU is a component i the CPU that receives instructions from a program and passes it to the ALU
  3. Something used to transfer storage data
  4. A type of data storage device that useless mechanical disks, often cheaper
  5. A flash memory card used for storing data digitally
  6. A storage system that only contains flash memory drives
  7. A data unit often used for reliability and performance
  8. A computer on a small scale, often called a PC now
  9. Something used to amplify the graphics and rendering of a computer
  10. Something that transmits the video from a computer into a monitor
  11. An encrypted file system
  12. An interface that allows users to interact with a computer using any language
  13. A software used to initialize everything when a pc starts
  14. The primary processor in any computer
Down
  1. A wired network technology used in LANs using a cable for faster internet connection
  2. A type of display that uses backlight
  3. Something used to connect storage devices
  4. Random access memory, the memory needed to keep applications running
  5. A chip containing CPU memory
  6. Something that transmits video and audio of something by using one cable
  7. A component in the CPU that is responsible for doing arithmetic and logical operations
  8. A standard in the industry that allows peripherals like mice, and keyboards to be connected
  9. A card used to connect a computer to the internet
  10. A type of data storage that uses flash memory instead of disk drives

24 Clues: An encrypted file system • A chip containing CPU memory • A type of display that uses backlight • The primary processor in any computer • Something used to transfer storage data • Something used to connect storage devices • A card used to connect a computer to the internet • A computer on a small scale, often called a PC now • ...

Computer Terms 2026-08-20

Computer Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of file that has been created or saved by an application
  2. A modifier key on a computer keyboard
  3. To simply turn on your computer
  4. The bar that spans the bottom of the screen
  5. a small image that either indicates where your mouse pointer is or where the next character typed will be entered next
  6. A collection of data stored in one unit
  7. A single press and release of a mouse button
  8. An area at the bottom of your computer screen that gives you easy access to items on your hard drive
  9. A computer file that contains a program
  10. an image that represents an object or a program on your hard drive
Down
  1. an area on the screen that displays information for a specific program
  2. what appears when the contents of a window are too large to be displayed entirely within the window
  3. A quick way to open a file, run a program, or do a task
  4. a visual list of commands, options, or functions shown on the screen
  5. Clicking and holding down on an item on a screen with a mouse or a finger, then moving it to a new spot before letting go
  6. To write data from temporary memory to a permanent storage device like a hard drive
  7. A document that stores data in a grid of horizontal rows and vertical rows
  8. Files on your hard drive that can be documents, programs, scripts, libraries and many more
  9. A digital file or slideshow created using software to display information, data, and media visually to an audience
  10. Clicking your mouse button quickly two times

20 Clues: To simply turn on your computer • A modifier key on a computer keyboard • A collection of data stored in one unit • A computer file that contains a program • The bar that spans the bottom of the screen • A single press and release of a mouse button • Clicking your mouse button quickly two times • A quick way to open a file, run a program, or do a task • ...

Computer Terms 2026-08-21

Computer Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. limits the data that can pass through it and protect the page.
  2. stores recently-stored information and can be accessed quickly.
  3. refers to how much data you can send through a network.
  4. is the address of a specific Web site or file on the Internet.
  5. Computer can be connected through cables with this.
  6. Browser: the program people use to access the web.
  7. a group of computers that can be accessed with a common set of rules.
  8. a preference file and will save the page you uploaded to it.
  9. can cause damage to your computer.
  10. can capture information and ruin it.
Down
  1. found in nearly all Web pages.
  2. is the language that Web pages are written in.
  3. a small program or scripts that do not hel the computer.
  4. describes the virtual world of computers.
  5. a bunch of one thing.
  6. created in 1969, during the Cold War.
  7. a communications device that can be internal or external to
  8. Wide Web: consists of pages that can be accessed by using a
  9. scans every new and old app on the laptop for a certain reason.
  10. Engine: they index millions of sites on the web.
  11. computer.

21 Clues: computer. • a bunch of one thing. • found in nearly all Web pages. • can cause damage to your computer. • can capture information and ruin it. • created in 1969, during the Cold War. • describes the virtual world of computers. • is the language that Web pages are written in. • Engine: they index millions of sites on the web. • ...

Computer Viruses 2026-03-15

Computer Viruses crossword puzzle
Across
  1. V
  2. C
  3. G
  4. H
  5. L
  6. O
  7. F
  8. M
  9. Z
  10. P
  11. A
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  1. W
  2. Y
  3. B
  4. E
  5. Q
  6. R
  7. N
  8. K
  9. S
  10. I
  11. X
  12. J
  13. T
  14. U
  15. D

26 Clues: W • Y • B • V • E • Q • R • N • C • K • G • S • I • H • X • L • O • F • J • T • U • M • Z • P • A • D

Computer Essentials 2026-03-17

Computer Essentials crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ........CONNECTOR. The male plug at the end of a cable that goes into a port.
  2. A peripheral used to convert paper images or text into digital data.
  3. Physical units attached to the computer, like a mouse or camera.
  4. Data that is fed into the computer's memory.
  5. A small device you move with your hand to control the cursor.
  6. The results of the processing shown on the screen or paper.
  7. A small, portable computer that you can carry easily.
  8. ........DRIVE. The internal part of a computer that provides permanent storage for data.
  9. ........PORT. A socket where you plug in a flash drive or other cables.
  10. A device that connects your computer to the internet.
Down
  1. The physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch.
  2. The programs and instructions that tell the hardware what to do.
  3. ........DRIVE. A device used to read and write data on disks.
  4. ........MEMORY. A collection of RAM chips that hold data being processed.
  5. The screen that shows the output from the computer.
  6. The set of keys used to type text into the system.
  7. A device that produces a paper copy of your documents.
  8. Sockets on the rear or front panel for connecting devices.
  9. ........MEMORY. A small, portable storage device, like a pen drive.
  10. Often called the "brain" of the computer; it processes instructions.
  11. ........COMPUTER. A PC designed to stay in one place, usually on a desk.

21 Clues: Data that is fed into the computer's memory. • The set of keys used to type text into the system. • The screen that shows the output from the computer. • A small, portable computer that you can carry easily. • A device that connects your computer to the internet. • A device that produces a paper copy of your documents. • ...

COMPUTER NETWORK 2026-03-30

COMPUTER NETWORK crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fast connectionless transport protocol
  2. Maximum data transfer rate of a network
  3. Device that forwards packets between networks
  4. Device connecting different network architectures
  5. Network overload causing packet delay/loss
  6. Protocol used for error reporting and diagnostics
  7. Logical division of IP network
  8. Unique hardware address of network device
  9. Popular LAN technology using MAC addressing
  10. Matching sender and receiver timing
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  1. Mechanism to control data transmission rate
  2. Independent packet in connectionless communication
  3. Type of cable with inner conductor and outer shield
  4. Remote login protocol for network devices
  5. Loss of signal strength during transmission
  6. Error detection technique using extra bit
  7. Reliable connection-oriented transport protocol
  8. Computer that provides resources to other computers
  9. Dividing data into manageable units for transmission
  10. A computer connected to a network that provides services

20 Clues: Logical division of IP network • Matching sender and receiver timing • Fast connectionless transport protocol • Maximum data transfer rate of a network • Remote login protocol for network devices • Error detection technique using extra bit • Unique hardware address of network device • Network overload causing packet delay/loss • Mechanism to control data transmission rate • ...

Computer Acronyms_IV 2026-09-09

Computer Acronyms_IV crossword puzzle
Across
  1. MultiMediaCard
  2. Dual In-line Memory Module
  3. Graphics Processing Unit
  4. Advanced Technology Attachment
  5. Standard wired network protocol and cable interface
  6. Redundant Array of Independent Disks
  7. Malicious software designed to replicate and spread
  8. High-Definition Multimedia Interface
  9. Non-Volatile Memory Express
  10. Network Interface Card
  11. All-Flash Array
  12. Liquid Crystal Display
  13. Universal Serial Bus
  14. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor
  15. Central Processing Unit
  16. Integrated Graphics Processing Unit
  17. Thermal Design Power
  18. New Technology File System
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  1. Character User Interface
  2. Read-Only Memory
  3. Video Graphics Array
  4. Compact form factor size smaller than Micro
  5. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
  6. Information Technology Extended
  7. Digital Visual Interface
  8. Video Random Access Memory
  9. Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
  10. Random Access Memory
  11. Form factor size smaller than standard ATX
  12. Neural Processing Unit
  13. Arithmetic Logic Unit
  14. Hard Disk Drive
  15. Basic Input/Output System
  16. Control Unit
  17. Solid State Drive
  18. Advanced Technology Extended

36 Clues: Control Unit • MultiMediaCard • All-Flash Array • Hard Disk Drive • Read-Only Memory • Solid State Drive • Video Graphics Array • Random Access Memory • Universal Serial Bus • Thermal Design Power • Arithmetic Logic Unit • Neural Processing Unit • Network Interface Card • Liquid Crystal Display • Central Processing Unit • Character User Interface • Graphics Processing Unit • ...

Computer Parts 2026-09-10

Computer Parts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. types commands that tell a computer to perform tasks
  2. high-speed storage for a computer's Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
  3. Connects internal storage devices
  4. provides fast, non-volatile, long-term data storage for computer systems
  5. starts up your hardware when you turn on your PC
  6. permanently retain digital data, programs, and operating systems even when the power is turned off
  7. Connect a computer to a local network using a physical cable
  8. Holds and connects the RAM chips to the motherboard
  9. provides a built-in graphics processor on the same chip as the CPU, serving as a reliable backup display
  10. The brain of the computer
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  1. a tiny battery-powered memory chip that saves basic computer settings
  2. transmit analog video signals from a computer's processing unit or graphics card to a display device like a monitor or projector
  3. acts as a high-speed, short-term workspace that temporarily holds data and program instructions currently being used by the CPU
  4. used to transmit uncompressed video signals from a source to a display
  5. provides a standardized hardware interface and communication protocol for connecting mass storage devices
  6. transmit uncompressed digital video and multi-channel audio through a single cable
  7. connect a computer to a computer network, allowing it to communicate with other devices and access the internet
  8. the target for engineers to make sure components dont overheat
  9. Renders images, videos and 3D graphics quickly
  10. standardizes how computers connect, communicate, and supply power to external peripheral devices
  11. manages and direct the operations of a computer's central processing unit

21 Clues: The brain of the computer • Connects internal storage devices • Renders images, videos and 3D graphics quickly • starts up your hardware when you turn on your PC • Holds and connects the RAM chips to the motherboard • types commands that tell a computer to perform tasks • Connect a computer to a local network using a physical cable • ...

Operating_system_2 2013-04-03

Operating_system_2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to terminate a connection to a computer or network
  2. an open source version of unix developed by a volunteer team of programmers around the world
  3. capable of being used without modification
  4. an external computer add-on, such as a printer or a scanner; also known as an 'accessory'
  5. a software program which allows a user to perform specific tasks such as word processing, email, accounting, database management
  6. a software program which mimics the performance of one or more hardware devices in order to run software independently of the actual hardware
  7. to end a program or a process before its completion
  8. any program designed to run on a computer
  9. to enter information related to an account name and its password in order to access a computer resource
  10. a program/code which allows programmers to change the original software as much as they like
  11. concurrent execution of two or more tasks by a processor
  12. an error in a computer program
  13. something a computer program must do; these are often reasons to use a particular program or upgrade to a more recent version
  14. physical things that make up a computer, such as a component or a peripheral
  15. to start a program on a computer
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  1. a person who uses a product or service on a computer
  2. any device internal to the computer, such as a primary hard disk drive or motherboard.
  3. a software link between a computer and an operator; it provides a framework for productivity software such as an office suite, a web browser, or programming languages
  4. a method of packing data in order to save disk storage space or download time
  5. an organized, electronic collection of information optimized for fast access and typically consisting rows, columns, indexes, and keys
  6. a group of connected computers which share resources
  7. privately developed and owned technology
  8. an incorrect action attributable to poor judgment, ignorance, or inattention
  9. a computer failure due to faulty hardware or a serious software bug
  10. a person who writes or modifies computer programs or applications
  11. the largest known public network in the world, connecting millions of computers around the world
  12. literally meaning 'that which is given', this term refers to raw information of any kind

27 Clues: an error in a computer program • to start a program on a computer • privately developed and owned technology • any program designed to run on a computer • capable of being used without modification • to terminate a connection to a computer or network • to end a program or a process before its completion • a person who uses a product or service on a computer • ...

IST word puzzle emerging tech 2023-10-12

IST word puzzle emerging tech crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store the information for future use.
  2. Term used to refer to data.
  3. A personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table. Also called a desktop computer.
  4. A worldwide collection of electronic documents; short for World Wide Web.
  5. A collection of computers and mobile devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
  6. Media, such as hard disks, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, and optical discs, on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.
  7. A mobile device that allows users to take pictures and store the photographed images digitally.
  8. Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions.
  9. An Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, browser, and numerous other apps.
  10. A computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device.
Down
  1. Each electronic document on the web; can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.
  2. A high-speed, high-quality nonimpact printer that creates images using a laser beam and powdered ink called toner.
  3. Thin, lighter weight mobile computer that has a touch screen, usually smaller than a laptop but larger than a phone.
  4. A collection of related webpages and associated items stored on a web server.
  5. Thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base, designed to fit on your lap. See also notebook computer
  6. Input device that contains keys you press to enter data and information into a computer or mobile device.
  7. A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network. Sometimes called a host computer.
  8. A duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
  9. A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
  10. A touch-sensitive display device.

20 Clues: Term used to refer to data. • A touch-sensitive display device. • A worldwide collection of electronic documents; short for World Wide Web. • A collection of related webpages and associated items stored on a web server. • A computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device. • ...

Computer Final Exam 2025-10-06

Computer Final Exam crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Main software that controls the computer (Windows, MacOS, Linux).
  2. Exiting from a system or account.
  3. Secret word to protect accounts.
  4. Copy of files for safety.
  5. Small picture representing a program, file, or folder.
  6. A box that displays a program or file.
  7. An icon that links to a program or file.
  8. Screen that displays information.
  9. Storage device for saving files and programs.
  10. Faster type of storage compared to hard drives.
  11. Flat surface on laptops used like a mouse.
  12. Programs or applications that run on a computer.
  13. Collection of web pages.
  14. Input device used to point and click.
  15. Bar at the bottom/top that shows open programs.
  16. A saved collection of information (document, picture, video).
  17. The “brain” of the computer.
  18. A global network connecting computers.
  19. An electronic device that processes information.
  20. Sending files from your computer to the internet.
  21. Program used to access the internet (Chrome, Firefox).
  22. Copying files from the internet to your computer.
  23. Website that helps find information (Google, Bing).
  24. Permanent memory that stores basic instructions.
  25. Name used to identify a user on a computer or website.
  26. Input device used for typing.
  27. Hardware used to enter data into a computer (keyboard, mouse).
  28. Wireless internet connection.
  29. Security system that controls network traffic.
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  1. Software that protects against viruses.
  2. Entering username and password to access a system.
  3. A file sent with an email.
  4. Temporary memory for running programs.
  5. Used to organize files.
  6. Pressing the mouse button.
  7. Clicking and moving a file/folder to another location.
  8. The address of a website.
  9. Hardware that shows results (monitor, printer).
  10. The physical parts of a computer (like monitor, keyboard).
  11. A group of connected computers.
  12. New version of software to fix or improve it.
  13. Main screen area on a computer.
  14. Electronic mail used to send messages online.
  15. Input device that copies images/documents into the computer.
  16. Saving files on the internet (Google Drive, Dropbox).
  17. A computer that provides services or resources to others.
  18. Place where deleted files are kept temporarily.
  19. Harmful program that damages a computer.
  20. Quickly pressing the mouse button twice.
  21. Output device that produces paper copies.

50 Clues: Used to organize files. • Collection of web pages. • Copy of files for safety. • The address of a website. • A file sent with an email. • Pressing the mouse button. • The “brain” of the computer. • Input device used for typing. • Wireless internet connection. • A group of connected computers. • Main screen area on a computer. • Secret word to protect accounts. • ...

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2019-07-12

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. refers to the video screen used to display information on your computer.
  2. transferring data or information from a main computer source to another device.
  3. also known as a "tower" or "chassis," is the main part of a desktop computer. It includes the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other component.
  4. the practice of obtaining information or input into a task or project by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the Internet.
  5. a particularly powerful mainframe computer.
  6. is the smallest unit of data in a computer. Has a single binary value, either 0 or 1.
  7. is an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols into a computer.
  8. is an input device that is used with a computer. Moving it along a flat surface can move the cursor to different items on the screen.
  9. Learning by listening
  10. a tiny wafer of semiconducting material used to make an integrated circuit.
  11. look over information casually without being too detailed.
  12. a utility program for testing DirectX under Windows.
  13. a group of binary digits or bits (usually eight) operated on as a unit.
  14. a small plastic disc on which music or other digital information is stored, and from which the information can be read using reflected laser light.
  15. the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
  16. tiny piece of silicon that contains millions of miniature electronic circuits.
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  1. refers to a website where you write about your personal experiences, opinions and interests.
  2. is a location for storing files on your computer.
  3. the imparting or exchanging of information or news.
  4. refers to a system of connected computers and other devices such as printers that exchange data with each other.
  5. learning by making
  6. learning by sharing
  7. often used in IT to mean making a copy of data and files to protect them against accidental loss.
  8. learning by doing
  9. the physical, tangible parts or components of a computer.
  10. refers to the human role in an IT system.
  11. when used in IT, means entering and using a computer, website or application.
  12. means to turn on a computer and have it ready for use. You could also say “start up” or “power up.”
  13. is an object-oriented programming language
  14. means to set up or make a computer or application (software program) ready for use.
  15. a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper

31 Clues: learning by doing • learning by making • learning by sharing • Learning by listening • refers to the human role in an IT system. • is an object-oriented programming language • a particularly powerful mainframe computer. • is a location for storing files on your computer. • the imparting or exchanging of information or news. • ...

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2019-07-12

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is an input device that is used with a computer. Moving it along a flat surface can move the cursor to different items on the screen.
  2. a utility program for testing DirectX under Windows.
  3. means to turn on a computer and have it ready for use. You could also say “start up” or “power up.”
  4. the physical, tangible parts or components of a computer.
  5. is an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols into a computer.
  6. refers to the human role in an IT system.
  7. when used in IT, means entering and using a computer, website or application.
  8. transferring data or information from a main computer source to another device.
  9. also known as a "tower" or "chassis," is the main part of a desktop computer. It includes the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other component.
  10. a tiny wafer of semiconducting material used to make an integrated circuit.
  11. learning by making
  12. a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper
  13. is the smallest unit of data in a computer. Has a single binary value, either 0 or 1.
  14. a small plastic disc on which music or other digital information is stored, and from which the information can be read using reflected laser light.
  15. the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
  16. learning by sharing
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  1. refers to the video screen used to display information on your computer.
  2. the imparting or exchanging of information or news.
  3. is a location for storing files on your computer.
  4. a group of binary digits or bits (usually eight) operated on as a unit.
  5. a particularly powerful mainframe computer.
  6. the practice of obtaining information or input into a task or project by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the Internet.
  7. look over information casually without being too detailed.
  8. learning by doing
  9. Learning by listening
  10. tiny piece of silicon that contains millions of miniature electronic circuits.
  11. refers to a system of connected computers and other devices such as printers that exchange data with each other.
  12. refers to a website where you write about your personal experiences, opinions and interests.
  13. means to set up or make a computer or application (software program) ready for use.
  14. is an object-oriented programming language
  15. often used in IT to mean making a copy of data and files to protect them against accidental loss.

31 Clues: learning by doing • learning by making • learning by sharing • Learning by listening • refers to the human role in an IT system. • is an object-oriented programming language • a particularly powerful mainframe computer. • is a location for storing files on your computer. • the imparting or exchanging of information or news. • ...

Computer Terms 2022-11-16

Computer Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the brains of the computer, the main chip that communicates with the rest of the computer
  2. to transfer a file or application to an outside source from a computer
  3. the location in a browser to insert the URL
  4. a type of malware designed to gain access and damage your computer. Collects user’s information and then sells your data to advertisers or data firms, captures your bank account information, or steals your personal identity.
  5. stores the information on a computer
  6. a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads full copies and segments of itself via network connections, email attachments, and instant messages
  7. to transfer a file or application from an outside source to a computer
  8. lines made of glass strands which allow light to transfer through sending signals for faster download and upload speeds for the Internet
  9. when attackers send malicious emails designed to trick people into falling for a scam
  10. a type of malicious code or program written to alter the way a computer operates and is designed to spread from one computer to another
  11. software that controls the execution of applications
  12. the address to a website
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  1. any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network
  2. restricts the data that is allowed to flow through a network. Protects the network from being accessed by an intruder
  3. software used to access information from the Internet
  4. a picture that represents an application or file
  5. a type of malware designed to display advertisements on screens within a web browser
  6. the applications and operating system on a computer
  7. the physical parts of a computer
  8. software designed to perform a specific task
  9. to startup a computer
  10. a small text file sent to your browser by a website you have visited… helps websites recognize you and keep track of your preferences
  11. a silicon sheet containing parts of an electronic circuit
  12. type of malware designed to lock users out of their system or deny access to data until a ransom is paid
  13. when two or more computers are connected to each other allowing the sharing of files and information between computers

25 Clues: to startup a computer • the address to a website • the physical parts of a computer • stores the information on a computer • the location in a browser to insert the URL • software designed to perform a specific task • a picture that represents an application or file • the applications and operating system on a computer • ...

Unit terminology CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2023-10-10

Unit terminology CROSSWORD PUZZLE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally.
  2. Radio frequency identification; technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person.
  3. A sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet. Short for Internet Protocol.
  4. A collection of computers and mobile devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
  5. The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer.
  6. Any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people.
  7. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally with the intent of destroying data, stealing information, or other malicious action.
  8. The electronic component of a computer that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. See also processor
  9. An application that enables designers to create sophisticated publications that contain text, graphics, and many colors. DTP for short.
  10. A single device that looks like a printer or a copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer, scanner, copy machine, and perhaps a fax machine.
  11. A worldwide collection of electronic documents.
  12. A device, typically used in a home, that streams digital media from a computer or network to a television, projector, or some other entertainment device.
Down
  1. The trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap, which can result in consumers needing fewer devices for the functionality that they require.
  2. Camera that records video as digital signals, which you can transfer directly to a computer or mobile device with the appropriate connection.
  3. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet. Short for Internet etiquette.
  4. An electronic image file format by Adobe Systems that mirrors the appearance of an original document. Short for Portable Document Format.
  5. A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network. Sometimes called a host computer.
  6. The electronic component of a computer that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. See also CPU
  7. An environment of virtual servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet.
  8. The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer.
  9. An Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading to and from other computers on the Internet. Short for File Transfer Protocol.

21 Clues: A worldwide collection of electronic documents. • Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. • Any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people. • The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet. Short for Internet etiquette. • ...

Chapter 1 2023-08-16

Chapter 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. numbers written with only 0s and 1s
  2. Location where important data is stored for a long time without requiring power
  3. long list of numbers and instructions to form a simple program close in nature to machine language
  4. only converts program into machine language but also immediately executes the program
  5. Main memory that can be quickly accessed
  6. The main part if the computer that runs programs. Can only understand machine language
  7. Tiny electrical components that can either be on or off / have a negative or positive charge.
  8. Words that make up differentiate high level languages from one another
  9. Numeric code that can represent many different languages making it easier to adapt
  10. Programs that make the computer useful for the user the apps or websites that can run on a computer
  11. fundamental sets of programs which interact with the hardware given allowing the hardware to interact with software.
  12. Set rules each language has to dictate how keywords or operation must be use in order fot the program to run
  13. 128 numeric codes that represent the English language making it easier for both the computer and user to understand
  14. Makes up a computer from every action a computer does till turned off
  15. Any language a user works with but the computer/CPU can not understand
  16. Type of language that uses words making it easier to understand for the programmer.
  17. The way a user interacts with a computer with a physical device
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  1. Temporary memory only stored while running program
  2. A person trained to make and test programs
  3. Translates languages so the computer can understand
  4. Any way a computer gives information to the user such as graphics or list
  5. Takes a high-level language and converts it into machine language.
  6. a set of instruction most languages have built in making it easier to program example + -
  7. the execution steps the CPU takes to run a code
  8. What a programmer writes in a high-level language
  9. storage location for bits that keep the computers memory
  10. Programs that run a computer basic operations
  11. The computers product after given instructions.
  12. a set of instruction that follow a list of arrays/code to complete a task
  13. the language only the computer can understand.
  14. What the user tells the computer to do.
  15. The physical components of a computer what the user can interact with

32 Clues: numbers written with only 0s and 1s • What the user tells the computer to do. • Main memory that can be quickly accessed • A person trained to make and test programs • Programs that run a computer basic operations • the language only the computer can understand. • the execution steps the CPU takes to run a code • The computers product after given instructions. • ...

Information Technology 3 2024-12-17

Information Technology 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A handheld device used to move the cursor (pointer) and click on the screen.
  2. The outer box that protects a computer's internal parts.
  3. A list of options or commands within software or a program.
  4. The on-screen symbol (like an arrow) that moves when using a mouse.
  5. An electronic device that processes and stores data to perform tasks.
  6. Instructions written in programming languages that tell a computer what to do.
  7. A device that converts physical documents or images into digital format.
  8. Information processed or stored by a computer, such as text, numbers, or images.
  9. A quick way to access a program, file, or action, often represented by an icon.
  10. To set the layout, style, or structure of a document or file.
  11. To click, hold, and move an item on the screen to a new location.
  12. A portable computer with a screen, keyboard, and battery.
  13. To shrink a window to the taskbar without closing it.
  14. The "brain" of the computer that processes instructions and performs tasks.
  15. A device used to record sound or allow audio input into a computer.
  16. A connection or communication method without physical cables, using signals like Wi-Fi.
  17. The physical parts of a computer system, like the monitor, keyboard, and motherboard.
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  1. The main circuit board inside a computer that connects all the components.
  2. A very powerful computer used for complex tasks like weather forecasting or scientific research.
  3. A device with keys for typing letters, numbers, and symbols.
  4. A portable touch-screen device used for browsing, working, or playing games.
  5. A pre-designed layout used as a starting point for creating documents, presentations, or files.
  6. A personal computer designed to stay in one place, or the main screen in a computer interface.
  7. A group of connected computers and devices that share data and resources.
  8. A virtual container used to store and organize files on a computer.
  9. Programs or applications that run on a computer, such as Microsoft Word or games.
  10. A mobile phone with advanced features like internet access, apps, and a camera.
  11. A screen that displays the computer’s output, like text, images, or videos.
  12. To enlarge a window to fill the entire screen.
  13. Connected to the internet or a network.
  14. A device that produces physical copies of documents or images.
  15. A computer that stores and shares data, programs, or resources for other devices.

32 Clues: Connected to the internet or a network. • To enlarge a window to fill the entire screen. • To shrink a window to the taskbar without closing it. • The outer box that protects a computer's internal parts. • A portable computer with a screen, keyboard, and battery. • ...

Parts of a computer 2026-01-27

Parts of a computer crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Output devices that play sound from the computer
  2. Processes and renders images, videos, and graphics for display on the monitor.
  3. Older video port used to connect computers to monitors or projectors.
  4. A small, reversible USB connector used for fast data transfer, charging, and video output.
  5. High-speed port for data, video, and power; often uses a USB-C connector.
  6. Older port used for connecting keyboards and mice.
  7. is responsible for what you see on the monitor
  8. Input device used to type text and commands into the computer.
  9. Ports Connect external devices like flash drives, keyboards, and printers.
  10. Output device that produces hard copies of digital documents.
  11. Connects a computer to a wired network or the internet.
  12. built into the motherboard instead of having a separate video card
  13. Reads memory cards used in cameras and other devices
  14. Input device that converts physical documents into digital format.
  15. Prevents the computer from overheating by dissipating heat from components.
Down
  1. Input device used to record sound or voice.
  2. is a technology for wireless communication over short distances. It's often used in computers to communicate with wireless keyboards, mice, and printers.
  3. called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands
  4. Provides electrical power to all internal computer components.
  5. Sends high-resolution video and audio to displays, commonly used on modern computers.
  6. where your software, documents, and other files are stored
  7. Connects devices like keyboards, mice, flash drives, and printers; transfers data and power.
  8. a piece of computer hardware that converts digital data processed by a computer into a human-perceptible form, such as text, images, sound, or video
  9. is your computer's temporary, short-term memory that holds data and programs
  10. Input device used to point, click, and interact with items on the screen.
  11. a piece of computer hardware that allows users to send data or commands to a computer for processing.
  12. Transmits digital video signals to monitors.
  13. the computer's main circuit board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive
  14. Connects headphones, speakers, or microphones.
  15. a computer output device with a screen that displays visual information—text, graphics, and video—from a computer or other video-generating device. Output device that displays visual information from the computer.
  16. Sends high-quality audio and video from a computer to a monitor or TV.
  17. Captures video and images for communication or recording.

32 Clues: Input device used to record sound or voice. • Transmits digital video signals to monitors. • is responsible for what you see on the monitor • Connects headphones, speakers, or microphones. • Output devices that play sound from the computer • Older port used for connecting keyboards and mice. • Reads memory cards used in cameras and other devices • ...

CBA Fall Semester Test Review 2 2016-12-05

CBA Fall Semester Test Review 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the background color of a cell, table, or page
  2. the white space surrounding the content of a page at the top, bottom, left and right sides, defining where a line of text begins and ends
  3. The tangible, physical computer equipment that can be seen and touched.
  4. additional hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used. example: scanner, webcam, joystick
  5. computer chips that store data and probrams while the computer is working. Often called RAM--Random Access Memory
  6. the information that leaves the computer
  7. a page layout in which documents are printed across the width of a page, making the page taller than it is wide
  8. the amount of space between lines of text
  9. Data that is entered into the computer system via an input or storage device.
  10. a feature that allows the user to view a document onscreen and make necessary formatting changes prior to printing it
  11. to arrange a list alphabetically (text) or numerically (numbers), in ascending or descending order
  12. the process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape or disk
  13. a feature used to automatically locate and correct spelling errors
  14. to move text horizontally away from the left or right margin, setting it apart from surrounding text
  15. the measurement, or size of a font (text); each point is approximately 1/72 of an inch
  16. the process of storing data on a disk for later use
Down
  1. text appearing at the top of each page, separate from the main body of text
  2. a page layout in which documents are printed across the length of a page, making the page wider than it is tall
  3. Break a page break the end user forces into a document, creating a new page at a specific location; also known as a Hard Page Break
  4. an operation performed to access a computer or network, the action of gaining access to a computer or a network by entering a username and password; also called login/sign in
  5. A program or instructions that give directions to the computer.
  6. system software tht aces as a go-between allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other.
  7. a device that allows the user to see or hear the information the computer compiles such as a monitor, speaker, headphones, printer
  8. data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive or mouse
  9. Executes or carries out the instructions given to the computer.
  10. allows the user to change the attributes of a file, such as location, file name, or file type

26 Clues: the information that leaves the computer • the amount of space between lines of text • the background color of a cell, table, or page • the process of storing data on a disk for later use • A program or instructions that give directions to the computer. • Executes or carries out the instructions given to the computer. • ...

Computing 2025-10-13

Computing crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – a picture of what is on your screen
  2. – a machine that prints text or pictures on paper
  3. – a small, portable computer
  4. – a small device used to move the cursor and click on things
  5. – a set of keys used to enter data into a computer
  6. – to make a program or app more recent or improved
  7. – to send data from your computer to the internet
  8. – to produce a paper copy of a file
  9. – a pair of small speakers worn over the ears
  10. – a small picture on a screen that represents a program or file
  11. – a system that connects devices to the internet without wires
  12. – a small, flat computer with a touchscreen
  13. – the space available to keep data on a device
  14. – a program used to access websites on the internet
  15. – to copy an image or text into a computer
  16. – a program you can download and use on your phone or computer
  17. – the name you use to log into a website or account
  18. – the flat surface on which images and text appear
  19. – to remove or erase data
  20. off – to stop a machine or device from working
  21. – the process of entering your username and password
  22. – to join a device or network
  23. – a copy of data kept in case the original is lost
  24. – to look through different websites on the internet
  25. – to copy data from the internet to a computer
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  1. stick – a small portable device for storing data
  2. – a place on your computer where you keep files
  3. – devices that play sound from a computer
  4. – a program that can harm a computer or steal information
  5. – an electronic device for processing and storing information
  6. – a secret word or number used to access accounts
  7. – a connection to another webpage or file on the internet
  8. – your personal page or information on a website
  9. – to write on a keyboard
  10. – a document, picture, or other data stored on a computer
  11. media – websites and apps used for sharing and communication
  12. – a screen that shows information from a computer
  13. – to send a written message on a phone
  14. – a camera connected to a computer for video calls
  15. on – to start a machine or device
  16. – a device that connects computers to the internet
  17. – a device used to charge batteries
  18. engine – a website used to find information online (e.g. Google)
  19. – the strength of your phone or internet connection
  20. – a message that appears to show new information or alerts
  21. – to publish something online
  22. – the options that control how a device or app works
  23. – an electronic message sent from one person to another
  24. – to type or put information into a computer

49 Clues: – to write on a keyboard • – to remove or erase data • – a small, portable computer • – to publish something online • – to join a device or network • on – to start a machine or device • – to produce a paper copy of a file • – a device used to charge batteries • – a picture of what is on your screen • – to send a written message on a phone • ...

Cybercrime Investigation 2021-07-25

Cybercrime Investigation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The intentional alteration or reckless hindering or interference with the functioning of a computer or computer network by inputting, transmitting, damaging, deleting, deteriorating, etc.
  2. Hardware and/or software designed to prevent unauthorized users from accessing a computer system.
  3. refers to the collection of tools, policies, risk management approaches, actions, training, best practices, assurance and technologies that can be used to protect the cyber environment and organization and user’s assets.
  4. The act of one individual harassing or intimidating another individual via the Internet.
  5. Attempting to mimic an official email from a trusted organization to lure individuals into revealing login information or other personal information.
  6. The unlawful or prohibited acts defined and punishable by Republic Act No. 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, committed through a computer system: Provided, That the penalty to be imposed shall be (1) one degree higher than that provided for in Republic Act No. 9775.
  7. The unauthorized input, alteration, or deletion of computer data or program or interference in the functioning of a computer system, causing damage thereby with fraudulent intent.
  8. refers to a set of instructions executed by the computer to achieve intended results.
  9. Malicious software, such as a virus or a worm, that attacks a target computer.
  10. the interactional space or environment created by linking computers together into a communication net5work.
  11. refers to a representation of information, knowledge, facts, concepts, or instructions which are being prepared, processed or stored or have been prepared, processed or stored in a formalized manner and which are intended for use in a computer system.
  12. refers to the modification or change, in form or substance, of an existing computer data or program.
  13. A program that masks something harmful, such as a worm or virus, that it carries into a device.
  14. SYSTEM The overarching program that runs all the functions on a computer or other electronic device.
  15. A politically- or ideologically-motivated cyber attack or hack.
  16. The unlawful or prohibited acts of libel as defined in Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended, committed through a computer system or any other similar means which may be devised in the future.
  17. An information packet sent from a website to a web browser that records a user’s activity on that website.
  18. A word, phrase, or collection of characters that must be entered correctly on a login page to access content in a restricted area. Administrators may require passwords be a certain length, include capital letters, numbers, or special characters, or be changed after a set length of time.
  19. An online journal. Contraction of the term “web log.”
  20. The access to the whole or any part of a computer system without right.
  21. A camera connected to a computer, generally used to then stream videos to the Internet.
  22. A program used to access the Internet. Commonly used browsers include Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.
  23. A software robot that performs automated tasks.
  24. refers to an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other data processing or communications device, or grouping of such devices, etc.
  25. A unique 32-bit binary number that identifies the computer or other host being used to access the Internet.
  26. refers to a computer or a computer network, the electronic medium in which online communication takes place.
  27. A group of computers that is linked to share data and other information.
  28. stalking that takes place via online communication mechanism such as email, chat rooms, instant messaging, and discussion lists.
  29. refers to listening to, recording, monitoring or surveillance of the content of communications, including procuring of the content of data, either directly, through access and use of a computer system or indirectly, through the use of electronic eavesdropping or tapping devices, at the same time that the communication is occurring.
  30. The acquisition of a domain name over the internet in bad faith to profit, mislead, destroy reputation, and deprive others from registering the same
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  1. A company that offers access to the Internet.
  2. A location where individuals can connect to the Internet wirelessly. This may be in a larger area in a public space or a small space created by a cell phone.
  3. refers to the instruction, communication with, storing data in, retrieving data from, or otherwise making use of any resources of a computer system or communication network.
  4. The opening section of an electronic message that provides information about the sender, recipients, subject, and the date and time a message was sent.
  5. surveillance that focuses not upon the visual or other tracking of the physical individual, but of collecting, collating and analyzing data about the individual’s activity, often in the form of electronic records.
  6. Amassed data that is used to describe large amounts of other Internet data.
  7. An individual who manages and oversees a network.
  8. The intentional acquisition, use, misuse, transfer, possession, alteration or deletion of identifying information belonging to another, whether natural or juridical, without right.
  9. the act of copying digital material posted online into the storage medium on one’s computer.
  10. A unique Internet identifier registered to an entity (e.g. whitehouse.gov).
  11. refers to any device or group of interconnected or related devices, one or more of which, pursuant to a program, performs automated processing of data.
  12. an attack on a networked computer or computers that disrupts normal operations to such an extent that legitimate users can no longer access their services.
  13. refers to the transmission of information through ICT media, including voice, video and other forms of data.
  14. The interception made by technical means without right of any non-public transmission of computer data to, from, or within a computer system including electromagnetic emissions from a computer system carrying such computer data.
  15. The willful engagement, maintenance, control, or operation, directly or indirectly, of any lascivious exhibition of sexual organs or sexual activity, with the aid of a computer system, for favor or consideration.
  16. refers to any representation of facts, information, or concepts in a form suitable for processing in a computer system including a program suitable to cause a computer system to perform a function and includes electronic documents and/or electronic data messages whether stored in local computer systems or online.
  17. The intentional or reckless alteration, damaging, deletion or deterioration of computer data, electronic document, or electronic data message, without right, including the introduction or transmission of viruses.
  18. terrorist activity that targets computer networks and information systems for attack.
  19. A way to access an electronic system by bypassing some or all security mechanisms.
  20. ENGINE A website that finds information across the Internet based on a set of search criteria.
  21. Unsolicited advertising or other information sent out via email or other messaging service.

51 Clues: A company that offers access to the Internet. • A software robot that performs automated tasks. • An individual who manages and oversees a network. • An online journal. Contraction of the term “web log.” • A politically- or ideologically-motivated cyber attack or hack. • The access to the whole or any part of a computer system without right. • ...

Unit 3 Vocabulary 2022-11-04

Unit 3 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Enhanced AT style most common keyboard style for modern computers today.
  2. the outter features of something.
  3. a small ball that is set in a holder and can be rotated by hand to move a cursor on a computer screen.
  4. a handheld hardware input device that controls a cursor in a GUI (graphical user interface) for pointing.
  5. a special key (or combination) on a computer keyboard that temporarily modifies the normal action of another key when pressed.
  6. Numerical Control the automated control of machining tools
  7. a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user
  8. a miniature keyboard or set of buttons for operating a portable electronic device, telephone, or other equipment.
  9. any external device that connects to a computer for input or output.
  10. Pen a handheld photosensitive device resembling a pen, held to the display screen of a computer terminal for passing information to the computer.
  11. Control computer control of machine tools, where operations are directed by numerical data.
  12. moving its position while holding the mouse button depressed.
  13. the inner features of something.
Down
  1. a lever that can be moved in several directions to control the movement of an image on a computer or similar display screen, or an aircraft to pilot.
  2. an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded.
  3. sequence of program instructions that performs a specific task, packaged as a unit.
  4. a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter. a set of keys on a piano or similar musical instrument.
  5. Services Digital Network [ISDN] a set of communication standards for simultaneous digital transmission of voice, video, data, and other network services over the digitalised circuits of the public switched telephone network.
  6. consisting of or using both letters and numerals.
  7. (of signals or data) expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization. (of a clock or watch) showing the time by means of displayed digits rather than hands or a pointer.
  8. put (data) into a computer. what is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system.
  9. a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages and similar sources for computer editing and display.
  10. the study of people in their working environment
  11. Camera a video camera which is designed to record or stream to a computer or computer network.
  12. take (data) out of a computer. what is taken out, sent out, or produced by any process or system.

25 Clues: the inner features of something. • the outter features of something. • the study of people in their working environment • consisting of or using both letters and numerals. • Numerical Control the automated control of machining tools • moving its position while holding the mouse button depressed. • any external device that connects to a computer for input or output. • ...

Computer Systems 2020-09-09

Computer Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. instruction (CAI) / a systematic approach to developing students' knowledge and/or skills that uses a computer as a central feature to support instruction via activities including, but not limited to, presenting materials, assessing progress, and guiding activities
  2. intelligence (AI) / refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions.
  3. / enables a computer to perform a specific task, as opposed to the physical components of the system
  4. processing unit (CPU) / the unit which performs most of the processing inside a computer.
  5. / design, construction, and use of machines to perform tasks done traditionally by human beings.
  6. virus / a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer
  7. design (CAD) / an important industry within the tech world. It involves utilizing computers to help with engineering and design for a wide range of projects.
  8. / the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions.
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  1. / tools, machinery, and other durable equipment.
  2. software / commonly defined as any program or number of programs designed for end-users.
  3. language / A language is the main medium of communicating between the Computer systems and the most common are the programming languages.
  4. / The illegal copying and distribution of software.
  5. information system (MIS) / the study of people, technology, organizations, and the relationships among them.
  6. system / a computer program that uses artificial-intelligence methods to solve problems within a specialized domain that ordinarily requires human expertise.
  7. system / a set of integrated devices that input, output, process, and store data and information.
  8. / to work at home by the use of an electronic linkup with a central office
  9. / executable software that runs on a computer.
  10. system software / the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.
  11. network / a set of computers that are connected together so that they can share information.

19 Clues: / executable software that runs on a computer. • / tools, machinery, and other durable equipment. • / The illegal copying and distribution of software. • / to work at home by the use of an electronic linkup with a central office • software / commonly defined as any program or number of programs designed for end-users. • ...

Chapter 1 2017-01-25

Chapter 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. software that enables Internet connection and access
  2. anyone who interacts with a computer
  3. pointing device that fits in the palm of your hand
  4. conveys meaning to users
  5. short for malicious software
  6. global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet
  7. when an application is copied from storage to memory
  8. Internet-capable phone
  9. hardware component that conveys information from a computer to one or more people
  10. electric, electronic, and mechanical components of a computer
  11. built-in connections contained in webpages
  12. reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer
  13. applications stored on a computer
  14. collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete content via their browser
  15. type of hard disk with is separate from the computer and connects with a cable
  16. set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware
  17. worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions
  18. Internet service that provides storage to computer users
  19. collection of related webpages
  20. a duplicate of content on a storage medium in case the original is lost
  21. dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network
  22. enable you to speak into a computer or mobile device
  23. collection of unprocessed items
  24. also called a notebook computer
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  1. recorded media that can be downloaded or streamed by users
  2. uses radio signals to provide high-speed Internet
  3. also called a program
  4. informal website in a diary or journal format
  5. typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information
  6. hard disks, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, and optical disks
  7. thin, lighter weight mobile computer that has a touch screen
  8. personal computer designed to be in a stationary location
  9. electronic components that store instructions and data needed for those instructions
  10. accessing media content while it downloads
  11. having current knowledge and understanding of computers and related technologies
  12. electronic device, operating under instructions stored in its own memory
  13. portable personal computer that can easily be carried from place to place
  14. each electronic document on the web
  15. software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, and other information related to a specific topic
  16. input device which allows you to enter data and instructions by pressing keys
  17. someone who creates programs and apps or writes instructions
  18. collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly
  19. portable flash memory which plugs into a port
  20. digital video camera which captures video and audio input
  21. produces text and graphics on a physical medium
  22. program designed to make users more productive and to assist them with personal tasks

46 Clues: also called a program • Internet-capable phone • conveys meaning to users • short for malicious software • collection of related webpages • collection of unprocessed items • also called a notebook computer • applications stored on a computer • each electronic document on the web • anyone who interacts with a computer • accessing media content while it downloads • ...

tech terms 2023-05-01

tech terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bit is a single binary digit and the smallest increment of data on a computer. It can hold the value either 1 or 0
  2. Reality/a computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear to be real, making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings.
  3. and software/Hardware is the physical piece of equipment such as the ram, hard drive while software is programs we use such as google chrome and operating systems like windows
  4. Ctrl + V
  5. Addressit identifies each computer on the internet by a series of numbers
  6. drive/A hard drive is a electromechanical storage device
  7. computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client
  8. Office of Strategic Services (
  9. Property/the rights given to persons over the creations of their minds
  10. a wall of security designed to protect your computer
  11. a non-volatile memory type
  12. language/a computer programming language consisting of binary or hexadecimals
  13. Ctrl + P
  14. devices/Keyboard and mouse
  15. does/Input, Processing, Storage and Output
  16. backbone that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other
  17. computer receiving data over the internet
  18. engines/Google and Bing
  19. is a URL/A url is the web address of a webpage
  20. Ctrl + C
  21. a packet of data sent by a web server to a browser
  22. systems/ the software that supports a computer's basic functions
  23. Chrome and Safari
Down
  1. 1,000 bites
  2. world wide web
  3. Divide/the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT), and those that don't or have restricted access.
  4. can backup information to a hard drive or a cloud service
  5. program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client
  6. name system
  7. random-access memory.
  8. hyper text mockup language
  9. unit of data that is 8 binary digits long
  10. a system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network,
  11. output devices/Monitor and printer
  12. processing unit, the brains of the computer
  13. Identifiable Information
  14. trafficks and sends data packets through the network
  15. or Reboot/ to start up, or restart
  16. is the internet/A worldwide system of computer networks
  17. a combined device for modulation and demodulation
  18. to protect data from being stolen
  19. software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
  20. portable document file

43 Clues: Ctrl + V • Ctrl + P • Ctrl + C • 1,000 bites • name system • world wide web • Chrome and Safari • random-access memory. • portable document file • engines/Google and Bing • Identifiable Information • hyper text mockup language • a non-volatile memory type • devices/Keyboard and mouse • Office of Strategic Services ( • to protect data from being stolen • output devices/Monitor and printer • ...

Caitlin Slonecker: Vocab Assignment 2014-01-30

Caitlin Slonecker: Vocab Assignment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an exceptional address for a file that is available on the Internet
  2. a program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web
  3. denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified
  4. a data storage device that is very fast but causes the loss of information and data when the computer is turned off
  5. a message given to a web browser by a web server
  6. a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
  7. the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals
  8. a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted
  9. the working surface of a desk
  10. connection point on computers and many other types of consumer electronics
  11. the processor of your computer
  12. a standard technology for managing the names of Web sites and other Internet domains
  13. connect as or operate with a network
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  1. a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network
  2. a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit
  3. group of binary digits or bits (usually eight) operated on as a unit
  4. instructions to the hardware, tells it what, and how to do it
  5. peripheral device
  6. a CD that can be read by a computer with an optical drive
  7. parts of the computer you can touch
  8. a pre selected option adopted by a computer program or other mechanism when no alternative is specified by the user or programmer
  9. the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer
  10. a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network
  11. a bootstrapping process that starts operating systems when the user turns on a computer system
  12. a coding system using the binary digits 0 and 1 to represent a letter, digit, or other character in a computer or other electronic device
  13. a desktop computer or workstation that is capable of obtaining information and applications from a server
  14. a service (most of the time paid for) which allows you to connect to the Internet.
  15. a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place
  16. a set of computer instructions in firmware that control input and output operations

29 Clues: peripheral device • the working surface of a desk • the processor of your computer • parts of the computer you can touch • connect as or operate with a network • a message given to a web browser by a web server • a CD that can be read by a computer with an optical drive • instructions to the hardware, tells it what, and how to do it • ...

1102 COMPUTER CROSS PUZZLE 2023-11-14

1102 COMPUTER CROSS PUZZLE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Sequences of instructions that a computer can execute to perform specific tasks.
  2. Organized collection of data, often with a system for retrieval and management.
  3. Storage medium for data, often referring to hard drives or other storage devices.
  4. The origin of something, often referring to source code in software development.
  5. Pointing device for interacting with a computer's graphical user interface.
  6. Software embedded in hardware devices, providing low-level control.
  7. A physical medium for transmitting data, often used to connect devices in a network.
  8. Software that acts as a bridge between different software applications.
  9. Code Human-readable instructions written by a programmer, which are converted into machine code by a compiler.
  10. Portable Document Format, a file format for capturing and presenting electronic documents.
  11. A collection of data stored under a specific name and directory on a computer.
  12. A mobile operating system developed by Google, widely used in smartphones and tablets.
  13. The retention of data in a digital format for future use.
  14. Data or results produced by a computer.
  15. Software tools that assist in system maintenance, management, and performance.
  16. Devices used to convert physical documents or images into digital format.
  17. The point of interaction between the user and the computer or between different software/hardware components.
  18. Activities performed to keep a system or equipment in proper working condition.
  19. Refers to the World Wide Web or websites accessible over the internet.
  20. Malicious software designed to infect and damage computer systems or data.
  21. Pertaining to visual elements and images on a computer.
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  1. Data or commands entered into a computer.
  2. Input device for entering text and commands into a computer.
  3. The overarching software that manages computer hardware and enables the execution of applications.
  4. Basic Input/Output System, firmware for booting the computer.
  5. Hardware components connected to a computer, such as printers, keyboards, and monitors.
  6. Software designed for specific tasks or functions, enhancing user productivity.
  7. Display device for visualizing computer output.
  8. Software facilitating communication between the operating system and hardware devices.
  9. The operating system developed by Apple Inc. for their Macintosh computers.
  10. An operating system developed by Microsoft, widely used for personal computers.
  11. The process of making copies of data to prevent loss in case of system failure or other disasters.
  12. An open-source operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for various Linux distributions.
  13. External devices connected to a computer, such as printers, scanners, and external drives.
  14. The mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices.
  15. Information processed or stored by a computer.
  16. Output device that produces a physical copy of documents or images.
  17. A computer or system that provides services or resources to other computers, known as clients.
  18. Programs and data that instruct the computer on how to perform specific tasks.
  19. To set up or arrange a system or software to function in a particular way.

40 Clues: Data or results produced by a computer. • Data or commands entered into a computer. • Information processed or stored by a computer. • Display device for visualizing computer output. • Pertaining to visual elements and images on a computer. • The retention of data in a digital format for future use. • Input device for entering text and commands into a computer. • ...

FIRST GENERATION OF COMPUTERS 2020-09-29

FIRST GENERATION OF COMPUTERS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a person who writes computer programs.
  2. was Australia 's first digital computer, and the fifth stored program computer in the world.
  3. was a set of computers developed by British codebreakers in the years 1943–1945 to help in the cryptanalysis of the Lorenz cipher .
  4. it was an advanced bit-serial binary computer with two independent CPUs, each with its own 512- word acoustic mercury delay line memory.
  5. is a base-2 number system invented by Gottfried Leibniz that is made up of only two numbers: 0 and 1.
  6. was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer design for business application produced in the United States.
  7. was one of the earliest stored-program computers, developed at the Victoria University of Manchester from the Manchester Baby.
  8. one advantage of First gen computers
  9. tube an electron tube, valve or tube, is a device that controls electric current flow in a high vacuum between electrodes to which an electric potential difference has been applied.
  10. speed one disadvatange of First gen computers
  11. was an American physicist and inventor, best known for being credited with inventing the first electronic digital computer.
  12. a semiconductor device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only.
  13. also called the Small-Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM), was the first electronic stored-program computer, was built at the University of Manchester.
  14. was an early British computer. Inspired by John von Neumann's seminal First Draft of a Report on the EDVAC.
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  1. is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.
  2. is a system of electrical conductors and components forming a complete and closed path.
  3. an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
  4. an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
  5. is the electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions that make up a computer program.
  6. a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
  7. the year where computers of first generation used vacuum tubes as the basic components for memory and circuitry for CPU.
  8. he was an english electrical engineer and physicist who invented the first thermionic valve or vacuum tube.
  9. capacity for storing information on a computer.
  10. it is one of the first electronic computers that utilized the binary system that first began performing basic tasks in 1951.
  11. was an English engineer. During World War II, He designed and built Colossus, the world's first programmable electronic computer, to help solve encrypted German messages.
  12. it was the first electronic general-purpose digital computer. It was Turing-complete, and able to solve "a large class of numerical problems" through reprogramming.
  13. was an American electrical engineer and computer pioneer. With John Mauchly, he designed the first general-purpose electronic digital computer (ENIAC)
  14. was an American physicist who, along with J. Presper Eckert, designed ENIAC
  15. is not programmable but it could solve a system of linear equations.

29 Clues: one advantage of First gen computers • a person who writes computer programs. • speed one disadvatange of First gen computers • capacity for storing information on a computer. • is not programmable but it could solve a system of linear equations. • was an American physicist who, along with J. Presper Eckert, designed ENIAC • ...

FIRST GENERATION OF COMPUTERS 2020-09-29

FIRST GENERATION OF COMPUTERS crossword puzzle
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  1. a person who writes computer programs.
  2. was Australia 's first digital computer, and the fifth stored program computer in the world.
  3. was a set of computers developed by British codebreakers in the years 1943–1945 to help in the cryptanalysis of the Lorenz cipher .
  4. it was an advanced bit-serial binary computer with two independent CPUs, each with its own 512- word acoustic mercury delay line memory.
  5. is a base-2 number system invented by Gottfried Leibniz that is made up of only two numbers: 0 and 1.
  6. was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer design for business application produced in the United States.
  7. was one of the earliest stored-program computers, developed at the Victoria University of Manchester from the Manchester Baby.
  8. one advantage of First gen computers
  9. tube an electron tube, valve or tube, is a device that controls electric current flow in a high vacuum between electrodes to which an electric potential difference has been applied.
  10. speed one disadvatange of First gen computers
  11. was an American physicist and inventor, best known for being credited with inventing the first electronic digital computer.
  12. a semiconductor device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only.
  13. also called the Small-Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM), was the first electronic stored-program computer, was built at the University of Manchester.
  14. was an early British computer. Inspired by John von Neumann's seminal First Draft of a Report on the EDVAC.
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  1. is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.
  2. is a system of electrical conductors and components forming a complete and closed path.
  3. an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
  4. an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
  5. is the electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions that make up a computer program.
  6. a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
  7. the year where computers of first generation used vacuum tubes as the basic components for memory and circuitry for CPU.
  8. he was an english electrical engineer and physicist who invented the first thermionic valve or vacuum tube.
  9. capacity for storing information on a computer.
  10. it is one of the first electronic computers that utilized the binary system that first began performing basic tasks in 1951.
  11. was an English engineer. During World War II, He designed and built Colossus, the world's first programmable electronic computer, to help solve encrypted German messages.
  12. it was the first electronic general-purpose digital computer. It was Turing-complete, and able to solve "a large class of numerical problems" through reprogramming.
  13. was an American electrical engineer and computer pioneer. With John Mauchly, he designed the first general-purpose electronic digital computer (ENIAC)
  14. was an American physicist who, along with J. Presper Eckert, designed ENIAC
  15. is not programmable but it could solve a system of linear equations.

29 Clues: one advantage of First gen computers • a person who writes computer programs. • speed one disadvatange of First gen computers • capacity for storing information on a computer. • is not programmable but it could solve a system of linear equations. • was an American physicist who, along with J. Presper Eckert, designed ENIAC • ...

1102 COMPUTER CROSS PUZZLE 2023-11-14

1102 COMPUTER CROSS PUZZLE crossword puzzle
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  1. The process of making copies of data to prevent loss in case of system failure or other disasters.
  2. Data or results produced by a computer.
  3. Software designed for specific tasks or functions, enhancing user productivity.
  4. The point of interaction between the user and the computer or between different software/hardware components.
  5. Malicious software designed to infect and damage computer systems or data.
  6. External devices connected to a computer, such as printers, scanners, and external drives.
  7. Sequences of instructions that a computer can execute to perform specific tasks.
  8. Software embedded in hardware devices, providing low-level control.
  9. An operating system developed by Microsoft, widely used for personal computers.
  10. An open-source operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for various Linux distributions.
  11. Connects two different networks or systems, allowing communication between them.
  12. Storage medium for data, often referring to hard drives or other storage devices.
  13. A physical medium for transmitting data, often used to connect devices in a network.
  14. Pointing device for interacting with a computer's graphical user interface.
  15. A computer or system that provides services or resources to other computers, known as clients.
  16. Display device for visualizing computer output.
  17. The origin of something, often referring to source code in software development.
  18. Hardware components connected to a computer, such as printers, keyboards, and monitors.
  19. The overarching software that manages computer hardware and enables the execution of applications.
  20. Organized collection of data, often with a system for retrieval and management.
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  1. Devices used to convert physical documents or images into digital format.
  2. Software tools that assist in system maintenance, management, and performance.
  3. Output device that produces a physical copy of documents or images.
  4. Programs and data that instruct the computer on how to perform specific tasks.
  5. Software facilitating communication between the operating system and hardware devices.
  6. A mobile operating system developed by Google, widely used in smartphones and tablets.
  7. The operating system developed by Apple Inc. for their Macintosh computers.
  8. A collection of data stored under a specific name and directory on a computer.
  9. Pertaining to visual elements and images on a computer.
  10. Portable Document Format, a file format for capturing and presenting electronic documents.
  11. Software that acts as a bridge between different software applications.
  12. Basic Input/Output System, firmware for booting the computer.
  13. Refers to the World Wide Web or websites accessible over the internet.
  14. Data or commands entered into a computer.
  15. To set up or arrange a system or software to function in a particular way.
  16. Input device for entering text and commands into a computer.
  17. Activities performed to keep a system or equipment in proper working condition.
  18. The retention of data in a digital format for future use.
  19. Information processed or stored by a computer.
  20. The mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices.

40 Clues: Data or results produced by a computer. • Data or commands entered into a computer. • Information processed or stored by a computer. • Display device for visualizing computer output. • Pertaining to visual elements and images on a computer. • The retention of data in a digital format for future use. • Input device for entering text and commands into a computer. • ...

Computer and internet terms 2024-05-21

Computer and internet terms crossword puzzle
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  1. The physical components that make up a computer system.
  2. device: A hardware component that is used to provide data or instructions to a computer or information processing system.
  3. memory: Hardware components used to store data, programs, and information for later use. Examples include hard drives, solid-state drives, floppy disks, etc.
  4. system: The core software that controls the computer's basic functions and allows other software to run.
  5. engine: A web-based tool that allows users to find information on the internet by searching for specific keywords, phrases, or topics.
  6. A software program designed to perform a specific task or function, such as a web browser, word processor, or spreadsheet.
  7. A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program, software, or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.
  8. a battery- or AC-powered personal computer (PC) smaller than a briefcase.
  9. the top surface of a desk. also : an area or window on a computer screen in which icons are arranged in a manner analogous to objects on top of a desk. 2. : a desktop computer.
  10. A physical interface on a computer or other device where a cable can be connected to allow communication and the flow of data.
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  1. menu: A feature in software programs that provides information, instructions, and troubleshooting assistance to the user.
  2. The main memory in a computer where programs and data are stored temporarily while the computer is running.
  3. drive: A portable, rewritable, and compact data storage device that connects to a computer's USB port.
  4. A global network of interconnected computer networks that enables the exchange of data and communication between devices worldwide.
  5. page: The main web page of a website that serves as the entry point for users to access the website's content and navigate to other pages.
  6. safety rules: Guidelines and best practices to ensure online safety and security, such as using strong passwords, being cautious of suspicious links/emails, and protecting personal information.
  7. A software application used to access and navigate the World Wide Web, displaying web pages and allowing users to interact with online content.
  8. box: The input field within a search engine where users can enter their search queries.
  9. the large cabinet or 'main frame' that held the central processing unit (CPU) of early computer systems.
  10. The programs and applications that run on a computer and provide functionality.
  11. The electronic circuitry that executes instructions comprising a computer program, performing basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output operations.
  12. An output device, usually a display screen, that shows the visual output from a computer.
  13. device: A hardware component that is used to display, print, or present information from a computer.
  14. A set of wires bundled together to transmit data, power, or signals between electronic devices.
  15. An optical data storage medium that can be used to store files, software, music, and other digital content

25 Clues: The physical components that make up a computer system. • a battery- or AC-powered personal computer (PC) smaller than a briefcase. • The programs and applications that run on a computer and provide functionality. • box: The input field within a search engine where users can enter their search queries. • ...

Computer and internet terms 2024-05-21

Computer and internet terms crossword puzzle
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  1. The physical components that make up a computer system.
  2. device: A hardware component that is used to provide data or instructions to a computer or information processing system.
  3. memory: Hardware components used to store data, programs, and information for later use. Examples include hard drives, solid-state drives, floppy disks, etc.
  4. system: The core software that controls the computer's basic functions and allows other software to run.
  5. engine: A web-based tool that allows users to find information on the internet by searching for specific keywords, phrases, or topics.
  6. A software program designed to perform a specific task or function, such as a web browser, word processor, or spreadsheet.
  7. A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program, software, or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.
  8. a battery- or AC-powered personal computer (PC) smaller than a briefcase.
  9. the top surface of a desk. also : an area or window on a computer screen in which icons are arranged in a manner analogous to objects on top of a desk. 2. : a desktop computer.
  10. A physical interface on a computer or other device where a cable can be connected to allow communication and the flow of data.
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  1. menu: A feature in software programs that provides information, instructions, and troubleshooting assistance to the user.
  2. The main memory in a computer where programs and data are stored temporarily while the computer is running.
  3. drive: A portable, rewritable, and compact data storage device that connects to a computer's USB port.
  4. A global network of interconnected computer networks that enables the exchange of data and communication between devices worldwide.
  5. page: The main web page of a website that serves as the entry point for users to access the website's content and navigate to other pages.
  6. safety rules: Guidelines and best practices to ensure online safety and security, such as using strong passwords, being cautious of suspicious links/emails, and protecting personal information.
  7. A software application used to access and navigate the World Wide Web, displaying web pages and allowing users to interact with online content.
  8. box: The input field within a search engine where users can enter their search queries.
  9. the large cabinet or 'main frame' that held the central processing unit (CPU) of early computer systems.
  10. The programs and applications that run on a computer and provide functionality.
  11. The electronic circuitry that executes instructions comprising a computer program, performing basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output operations.
  12. An output device, usually a display screen, that shows the visual output from a computer.
  13. device: A hardware component that is used to display, print, or present information from a computer.
  14. A set of wires bundled together to transmit data, power, or signals between electronic devices.
  15. An optical data storage medium that can be used to store files, software, music, and other digital content

25 Clues: The physical components that make up a computer system. • a battery- or AC-powered personal computer (PC) smaller than a briefcase. • The programs and applications that run on a computer and provide functionality. • box: The input field within a search engine where users can enter their search queries. • ...

TECHNOLOGY 2025-02-01

TECHNOLOGY crossword puzzle
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  1. To send data or files from your computer or phone to the internet.
  2. Disc A small, round disc used to store music or information that can be played on a computer or player.
  3. A small tape used to store music or sounds that you can play on a cassette player.
  4. A row of buttons or icons on a computer screen that provide quick access to tools or functions.
  5. A collection of related pages or information on the internet that you can visit.
  6. A small program that adds extra features to a larger program.
  7. To browse or look at different websites on the internet.
  8. Dial A round phone dial with numbers that you spin to make a call (used before push-button phones).
  9. A machine that plays music from records.
  10. The main screen on a computer where icons and folders appear.
  11. Ears Antennas on a TV used to pick up TV signals.
  12. Protector A device that protects electronics from power surges or spikes.
  13. A machine used to type letters or documents before computers were common.
  14. A problem or error in a computer program that causes it to not work properly.
  15. To keep or store a document or file on your computer or device.
  16. To reverse or cancel the last action you did on the computer.
  17. A phone number or service you can contact to get help or advice.
  18. A small picture or symbol on a computer screen that represents a program, file, or function.
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  1. – A quick way to access a program or file (same as the earlier definition).
  2. The main or first page of a website, or the starting screen of a web browser (same as earlier definition).
  3. A unit of computer memory used to store information, usually equal to 8 bits.
  4. A software program that can be downloaded and used on a smartphone or computer.
  5. To remove or erase something, like a file or text.
  6. Menu A list of options on a computer screen that appears when you click on a menu.
  7. Disc An old, flat disk used to store small amounts of information on a computer.
  8. To get data or files from the internet to your computer or phone.
  9. A place on a computer where you can store and organize files.
  10. A secret word or code you use to log into an account or device.
  11. A quick way to open a program or file by clicking an icon instead of opening it through the normal process.
  12. A device used to control video games or computers by moving it in different directions.
  13. Receiver A device that picks up signals from the radio to play music or news.
  14. The amount of data that can be sent over the internet at one time.
  15. Set A machine used to watch television shows and movies.
  16. The main page of a website or the starting screen of a computer.
  17. A set of keys used to type letters, numbers, and symbols on a computer.
  18. A portable computer that you can carry around and use anywhere.

36 Clues: A machine that plays music from records. • To remove or erase something, like a file or text. • Ears Antennas on a TV used to pick up TV signals. • To browse or look at different websites on the internet. • Set A machine used to watch television shows and movies. • A small program that adds extra features to a larger program. • ...

ICT Related Terms 2025-02-03

ICT Related Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users' systems Users are typically
  2. is a binary digit, the smallest increment of data on a computer.
  3. Browser It's a program on your computer that allows you to connect to the Internet to visit websites, download files, and applications.
  4. is a network device that both modulates and demodulates analog carrier signals (called sine waves) for encoding and decoding digital information for processing.
  5. - is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules.
  6. short for "malicious software," refers to any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called "hackers") to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems.
  7. a range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal, the transmission capacity of a computer network or other telecommunication system.
  8. is a type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer.
  9. is a malicious software designed to enter your computer device, gather data about you, and forward it to a third-party without your consent. Spyware can also refer to legitimate software that monitors your data for commercial purposes like advertising.
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  1. are text files with small pieces of data like a username and password that are used to identify your computer as you use a computer network.
  2. is a malicious software program loaded onto a user's computer without the user's knowledge and performs malicious actions.... It can self-replicate, inserting itself onto other programs or files, infecting them in the process.
  3. is digital junk mail: unsolicited communications sent in bulk over the internet or through any electronic messaging system.
  4. the basic unit of information in computer storage and processing. A byte consists of 8 adjacent binary digits (bits), each of which consists of a 0 or 1....
  5. is the transmission of wide bandwidth data over a high-speed internet connection.
  6. an electronic communication setwork that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world used with except when being used attributively.
  7. stands for the Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
  8. the act or an instance of shutting down and restarting something (such as a computer or program).
  9. is the electronic holding place for the instructions and data a computer needs to reach quickly. It's where information is stored for immediate use.
  10. Wide Web is an information system where documents and other web resources are identified by Uniform Resource Locators, which may be interlinked by hyperlinks, and are accessible over the Internet.
  11. Space is an amount of computer storage space on random-access memory devices, such as on a hard drive, floppy or USB flash drive.

20 Clues: is a binary digit, the smallest increment of data on a computer. • is a type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer. • is the transmission of wide bandwidth data over a high-speed internet connection. • stands for the Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. • ...

DDL 2025-06-09

DDL crossword puzzle
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  1. is a software program designed to perform specific tasks on a computer, smartphone, or other digital devices
  2. An electronic device that accept input, process it to give required input
  3. A folder is a virtual or physical storage space used to organize files.
  4. is a display screen used to visually present information from a computer. It allows users to see graphics, text, videos, and other digital content.
  5. Physical components of a computer
  6. brain of a computer
  7. refers to gaining unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or data. It can be ethical or malicious, depending on the intent
  8. is a device used for typing and inputting commands, commonly found with computers, laptops, and tablets
  9. is a powerful spreadsheet program used for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data.
  10. are the individual buttons on a keyboard that allow users to input text, commands, and shortcuts
  11. Smallest unit for measuring memory
  12. Unprocessed facts or figures, like numbers, text, or images.
  13. is an important keyboard key used to execute commands and create new lines in text.
  14. An operating system (OS) is the software that manages a computer’s hardware and software, allowing users and applications to interact with the device
  15. Data entered into a computer
  16. is a vast network that connects computers and devices globally, allowing the sharing of information and communication.
  17. on a computer means storing files, documents, or data so they can be accessed later
  18. is made up of 1024MB.
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  1. refers to programs and applications that run on computers, smartphones, and other digital devices
  2. is data that has been processed, organized, or structured to convey meaning and knowledge.
  3. a type of memory that is not needed in the computer but increase memory size
  4. is a visual indicator on a computer screen that helps users navigate and interact with digital content.
  5. Safeguarding personal data on websites, social media, and apps
  6. is a small graphical representation used in computing to symbolize a file, application, or function
  7. Saving new document on a computer
  8. A small handheld device that moves a cursor on a screen and allows users to interact with a computer through clicks and movement
  9. is a keyboard function used to delete characters to the left of the cursor
  10. Random Access Memory
  11. The main screen interface of a computer where icons, files, and applications are displayed
  12. Data getting out of a computer
  13. A popular word-processing software used for creating, editing, and formatting documents
  14. a computer refers to the process of starting up the system and loading the operating system so that it becomes functional
  15. a type of memory that is needed for computer to run well
  16. is a digital method of sending and receiving messages over the Internet

34 Clues: brain of a computer • Random Access Memory • is made up of 1024MB. • Data entered into a computer • Data getting out of a computer • Saving new document on a computer • Physical components of a computer • Smallest unit for measuring memory • a type of memory that is needed for computer to run well • Unprocessed facts or figures, like numbers, text, or images. • ...

Computer Science Assessment 2022-12-13

Computer Science Assessment crossword puzzle
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  1. Prefix that means one million
  2. Number system computers use consisting of only 2 numbers
  3. The brain of the computer. It performs all calculations
  4. Ada ________ is known as the first programmer
  5. Temporary memory that allows the computer to run fast
  6. First electronic computer used to calculate ballistic tables
  7. Number system we use consisting of 10 numbers
  8. ________ rule was a calculating device used before the calculator
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  1. Computer storage unit that is equivalent to one word
  2. Charles ____________ is known as the father of computing
  3. Prefix that means one thousand
  4. Type of card that was used to input data on the first computer to tabulate census data
  5. Unit used to measure the speed of a computer
  6. Term used to describe a person that performed calculations before machines came along
  7. Oldest known calculating device
  8. Prefix that means one trillion
  9. Prefix that means one billion
  10. Element that silicon is made from

18 Clues: Prefix that means one million • Prefix that means one billion • Prefix that means one thousand • Prefix that means one trillion • Oldest known calculating device • Element that silicon is made from • Unit used to measure the speed of a computer • Ada ________ is known as the first programmer • Number system we use consisting of 10 numbers • ...

Computer science vocab 2020-10-23

Computer science vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. tubes : A vacuum tube computer, now termed a first-generation computer, is a computer that uses vacuum tubes for logic circuitry.
  2. Serial Bus (USB) : is an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables and connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply between computers, peripherals and other computers.
  3. Disc (CD) : are small plastic discs which store and retrieve computer data or music using light.
  4. printer: is a type of computer printing that recreates a digital image by propelling droplets of ink onto paper and plastic substrates.
  5. printer : a printer linked to a computer producing good-quality printed material by using a laser to form a pattern of electrostatically charged dots on a light-sensitive drum, which attract toner (or dry ink powder).
  6. Peripherals : An output device is any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user.
  7. : a machine for printing text or pictures onto paper, especially one linked to a computer.
  8. Printer :a machine allowing the creation of a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.
  9. :A touchpad or trackpad is a pointing device featuring a tactile sensor, a specialized surface that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position on the operating system that is made output to the screen.
  10. :a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user, for example showing where typed text will be inserted.
  11. : peripheral device is ancillary device used to put information into and get information out of the computer.
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  1. : a small handheld device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen, typically having buttons that are pressed to control functions.
  2. : a video camera that inputs to a computer connected to the Internet, so that its images can be viewed by Internet users.
  3. : a device which converts an electrical audio signal into a corresponding sound.
  4. peripherals : (piece of computer hardware equipment) used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or other information appliance.
  5. is an output device that displays information in pictorial form.
  6. : a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.
  7. : is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power. It is composed of semiconductor material usually with at least three terminals for connection to an external circuit.
  8. circuit : an electronic circuit formed on a small piece of semiconducting material, performing the same function as a larger circuit made from discrete components.
  9. : typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization.
  10. Drivers : is a computer program that operates or controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer
  11. : is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from an HDMI-compliant source device

22 Clues: : a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter. • is an output device that displays information in pictorial form. • : a device which converts an electrical audio signal into a corresponding sound. • : a machine for printing text or pictures onto paper, especially one linked to a computer. • ...

+ICT Crossword 2021-12-03

+ICT Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
  2. a device or substance for absorbing excessive or unwanted heat.
  3. any of various devices (including sensors) used to enter information and instructions into a computer for storage or processing and to deliver the processed data to a human operator
  4. A storage device is any type of computing hardware that is used for storing, porting or extracting data files and objects.
  5. a hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device.
  6. a circuit board that can be inserted in a computer to give extra facilities or memory.
  7. the part of a computer that houses the primary devices that perform operations and produce results for complex calculations.
  8. processes commands to a computer program in the form of lines of text.
  9. an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program
  10. the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals
  11. A network protocol is an established set of rules that determine how data is transmitted between different devices in the same network.
  12. the hardware in a computing device where the operating system (OS), application programs and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device's processor.
  13. facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
  14. a person who uses or operates something, especially a computer or other machine.
  15. high-performance computers with large amounts of memory and processors that process billions of simple calculations and transactions in real time.
  16. the retention of retrievable data on a computer or other electronic system; memory.
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  1. Network topology describes the physical and logical relationship of nodes in a network, the schematic arrangement of the links and nodes.
  2. a group of letters occurring after a period in a file name, indicating the format of the file.
  3. the machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.
  4. a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
  5. model describes seven layers that computer systems use to communicate over a network.
  6. input device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system, such as a computer or information appliance.
  7. the part of a computer that houses the primary devices that perform operations and produce results for complex calculations.
  8. a response to the problem of inefficient usability in early, text-based command-line interfaces for the average user.
  9. a particularly powerful mainframe computer.
  10. a small computer that contains a microprocessor as its central processor.
  11. the part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed.
  12. a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit. Also called hard disk drive.
  13. extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network.
  14. software manipulating or extracting data from a stored file.
  15. or tablet PC, is a portable computer that uses a touchscreen as its primary input device.

31 Clues: a particularly powerful mainframe computer. • software manipulating or extracting data from a stored file. • a device or substance for absorbing excessive or unwanted heat. • a hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device. • facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. • ...

computer vocab 2014-02-12

computer vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A client is a computer that retrieves information from or uses resources provided by a server or main computer.
  2. computing A term used to describe services over a network by a collection of servers.
  3. A software program that allows a person to explore the Internet in an easy to use way.
  4. referred to as the mb, mainboard, mobo, mobd, backplane board,base board, main circuit board, planar board, system board, or a logic board on Apple computers.
  5. address an address of a computer or other network device on a network using TCP/IP
  6. a company that provides Internet access to users or subscribers of its service.
  7. standard created by Bob Bemer and others that is data equal to either 7 or 8 bits depending if it needs error correction (parity).
  8. In general, default is what the computer, operating system, or program has set for the user based off what it believes is the best. option
  9. system An operating system or OS is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software.
  10. software is a collection of instructions that enable a user to interact with the computer or have the computer perform specific tasks for them.
  11. drive referred to as a hard disk drive and abbreviated as HD or HDD, the hard drive is the computer's main storage media device that permanently stores all data on the computer.
Down
  1. code number system represented by the numeric values of 0 or 1, also known as OFF or ON, and is the primary language that computers use to communicate.
  2. type of "built-in" memory that is capable of holding data and having that data read from the chip, but not written to.
  3. is best described as a device that is physically connected to your computer or something that can be physically touched
  4. referred to as the brain of the computer, processor, central processor, or microprocessor.
  5. When referring to an operating system or GUI, the Desktop is a system of organization of icons on a screen.
  6. port Short for Universal Serial Bus, USB is a standard that was introduced in 1995 by Intel, Compaq, Microsoft and several other computer companies.
  7. an is a hardware device that allows a computer to perform an additional function, but is not something the computer needs in order to work.
  8. initially developed by the IPTO with the intention of helping to develop the progress of computing technology by linking the work being done by all the best academic computer centers.
  9. A collection of computers, servers, mainframes, network devices, peripherals, or various other devices connected to one another allowing for data to be shared and used.
  10. is a form of URI and is a standardized naming convention for addressing documents accessible over the Internet or Intranet.
  11. (RAM) is a computer storage location that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations within DRAM on a memory module.
  12. a dedicated computer setup for one or more purposes

23 Clues: a dedicated computer setup for one or more purposes • a company that provides Internet access to users or subscribers of its service. • address an address of a computer or other network device on a network using TCP/IP • computing A term used to describe services over a network by a collection of servers. • ...

TEHNOLOĢIJAS (TECHNOLOGY) 2023-12-13

TEHNOLOĢIJAS (TECHNOLOGY) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A computer that other computers can connect to via a network.
  2. A graphical representation of program activities; a row of icons used to perform tasks in a program
  3. The main circuit board of a computer that holds together many of the important components of a computer.
  4. a cheap, removable disk used for storing or transferring information.
  5. In Windows, the front-most window on the desktop. The window which accepts any keyboard input
  6. The process of loading or initializing an operating system on a computer; usually occurs as soon as a computer is turned on
  7. the number of dots or pixels per inch (sometimes per centimetre) used to create the screen image
  8. CARD A network adapter that enables a computer to connect to an ethernet.
  9. A common standard for connecting multiple peripherals to a computer as needed.
  10. A peripheral device that reads and/or writes information on a disk
  11. Stands for Music Instrument Digital Interface. It allows a computer to store and replay a musical instrument’s output.
  12. socket at the back of a PC for connecting peripherals (obsolescent)
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  1. is a subdivision of a track on a magnetic disk or optical disc.
  2. temporary memory (I referred it to the carburetor) where the more you have the faster your computer can process information
  3. ir mācība par cilvēkam drošas, ērtas un labvēlīgas darba vides izveidošanu.
  4. the equipment inside a computer that creates the image on the screen
  5. This describes the speed of computer equipment. The higher the MHz the better the performance.
  6. a method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques
  7. this is the brain of the computer; it processes most of the operations in a computer.
  8. MANAGER is an operating system utility that provides a user interface to work with file systems
  9. the result of a computer program that displays on a screen, printer, or other device
  10. POINT This is wireless hardware connection in which networking devices are used which also known as base station which create a wireless operation through a line for broadband network the access is at the local area network LAN.
  11. is the thing that holds everything together on your computer or device. It controls tasks like printing and lets you use one or more programs or tools at the same time.
  12. Similar to a CD-ROM, it stores and plays both audio and video.
  13. Information consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, sound, or images—in a form that can be processed by a computer.
  14. An electrical power supply that includes a battery to provide enough power to a computer during an outage to back-up data and properly shut down.
  15. is for information needed by the PC and cannot be changed.
  16. refers to the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, all collecting and sharing data.
  17. is a system that connects computers and other devices that share a common communications line and wireless link, generally within a limited geographical area such as a home or office building.

29 Clues: is for information needed by the PC and cannot be changed. • A computer that other computers can connect to via a network. • Similar to a CD-ROM, it stores and plays both audio and video. • is a subdivision of a track on a magnetic disk or optical disc. • A peripheral device that reads and/or writes information on a disk • ...

PC Components 2026-09-18

PC Components crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What device combines headphones and a microphone?
  2. What flat pointing device is commonly built into a laptop?
  3. What small portable storage device connects to a USB port?
  4. What connection is commonly used to send digital video and audio from a computer to a monitor?
  5. What component is considered the main processor or brain of the computer?
  6. What enclosure holds and protects the internal computer components?
  7. What connection is commonly used for internal hard drives and some SSDs?
  8. What input device captures sound?
  9. What is the end of a cable that plugs into a port or component?
  10. What technology allows a computer to connect to a network wirelessly?
  11. What main circuit board connects the computer's components together?
  12. What abbreviation is commonly used for a computer's power supply unit?
  13. What output devices produce sound from a computer?
  14. What device captures video for a computer?
  15. What motherboard connection holds a RAM module?
  16. What is used to physically connect computer components or devices?
  17. What metal component draws heat away from a processor?
  18. What output device produces a physical copy of digital information?
  19. What component processes audio input and output?
  20. What component moves air through the computer to help keep it cool?
  21. What short-range wireless technology connects devices such as headphones keyboards and mice?
  22. What input device contains keys used to type and enter commands?
Down
  1. What component provides portable electrical power to a laptop?
  2. What component processes graphics images and video?
  3. What wired connection is commonly used to connect a computer to a network?
  4. What type of storage drive uses spinning magnetic disks?
  5. What circuit board can be added to a computer to provide additional capabilities?
  6. What type of fast storage drive uses flash memory and has no moving parts?
  7. What input device converts physical documents or pictures into digital files?
  8. What component helps prevent the CPU from overheating?
  9. What motherboard component helps manage communication between different computer components?
  10. What type of temporary memory stores information the computer is currently using?
  11. What part of the motherboard physically holds the CPU?
  12. What component provides electrical power to the computer's internal components?
  13. What button is pressed to turn a computer on?
  14. What device reads or writes CDs DVDs or other optical discs?
  15. What connection carries digital video and audio to a monitor or television?
  16. What connection allows an external device or cable to connect to a computer?
  17. What connector on a motherboard allows an expansion card to be installed?
  18. What pointing device is used to move the cursor and select items?
  19. What expansion card contains a GPU and produces images for the display?
  20. What device supplies power to a laptop and charges its battery?
  21. What output device displays images text and video from a computer?
  22. What firmware helps initialize computer hardware when the computer starts?
  23. What common connection is used for keyboards mice flash drives and many other devices?

45 Clues: What input device captures sound? • What device captures video for a computer? • What button is pressed to turn a computer on? • What motherboard connection holds a RAM module? • What component processes audio input and output? • What device combines headphones and a microphone? • What output devices produce sound from a computer? • ...

Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care - KEY TERMS 2025-02-18

Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care - KEY TERMS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. resonance imaging a computerized, body-scanning method uses nuclear magnetic resonance instead of X-ray radiation
  2. instruction an educational computer programmed designed for individual use
  3. a group of related records combined
  4. tomography a computerized X-ray permits physicians to see clear, cross-sectional views of both bone and body tissues and to find abnormalities such as tumors or bleeding
  5. Stress Test used for patients who cannot exercise
  6. mail e-mail, is the process of sending messages from one computer to another
  7. a noninvasive scanning method that uses high-frequency sound waves that bounce back as an echo when they hit different tissues and organs inside the body
  8. surgery also called computer-assisted surgery, which is another major technological advance
  9. computer controls the launch of a rocket to outer space
  10. stress test used for patients who cannot exercise
  11. an organized collection of information
  12. light beams that can be focused precisely
  13. stress test a small amount of a radioactive substance such as thallium given intravenously
  14. each collection of related information
  15. surgery a surgical procedure in which a surgeon uses preoperative and intraoperative imaging to guide or direct the surgery
  16. computers that can be linked together
  17. design using three-dimensional imaging models, individuals who make prosthetics, or artificial parts, can custom design individualized prosthetics such as hands, legs, fingers, and other body parts that will precisely match the physical requirements of the individual for whom they are designed
  18. portals secure online websites that are established by physicians, health care facilities, or other health care providers.
  19. where information is entered from the collection of databases
Down
  1. involves the use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical or health care services
  2. links millions of computers throughout the world
  3. emission tomography a slightly radioactive substance is injected into the patient and detected by the PET scanner
  4. protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer
  5. allows the rapid dispensing of medications
  6. Literacy a basic understanding of how a computer words and the applications used in your field or profession.
  7. information exchange allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient electronic health records between agencies in a national network
  8. special software to perform high-speed math calculations
  9. Stress Test an ECG run while the patient is exercising
  10. programs that contain instructions to alter the operation of the computer programs, erase or scramble data on the computer, or allow access to information on the computer
  11. learning an online teaching and learning environment that uses computers and the internet to allow teachers to present information and activities and, at times, even engage and interact with students
  12. computer a computer that sits on a desktop
  13. uses technology to direct ultrahigh-frequency sound waves through the chest wall and into the heart
  14. health record a computerized version of a patient’s medical information that may include statistical data, diagnoses, medical history, treatments, medications taken, tests performed, and any other information that could be included in a patient’s paper record.
  15. power supply to protect a computer from electrical surges and power outages
  16. applied science used to promote an individual’s safety and well-being by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
  17. a computerized interpretation system that produces visual pictures on a computer monitor and a printout of the electrical activity of a patient’s heart
  18. a handheld tablet, smartphone, or a personal digital assistant, to a laptop in a computer case
  19. therapy uses high-energy particles to decrease the size of tumors and treat cancer

38 Clues: a group of related records combined • computers that can be linked together • an organized collection of information • each collection of related information • light beams that can be focused precisely • allows the rapid dispensing of medications • computer a computer that sits on a desktop • links millions of computers throughout the world • ...

Computer Hardware 2025-07-28

Computer Hardware crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Used to record sound
  2. Components that generates images and videos
  3. Device with keys
  4. Result produced by computer
  5. a device which uses flash memory to store data
  6. Physical parts of computer
  7. Data and instructions
Down
  1. TV like device
  2. Main circuit board of computer
  3. permanent memory
  4. small pointing device
  5. Brain of computer
  6. Device which prints output
  7. tells computer what to do
  8. Device which produce sounds
  9. temporary memory
  10. Makes decision and do calculations

17 Clues: TV like device • permanent memory • Device with keys • temporary memory • Brain of computer • Used to record sound • small pointing device • Data and instructions • tells computer what to do • Device which prints output • Physical parts of computer • Result produced by computer • Device which produce sounds • Main circuit board of computer • Makes decision and do calculations • ...

Computer Science Vocab. 4/2 2024-04-03

Computer Science Vocab. 4/2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. allows users to interact with visual components with clicks and swipes
  2. when software can be run on hardware without any problems
  3. created by a word processing software program
  4. type of software that allows people to organize data in columns and rows
  5. type of software used to create media for digital and print formats
  6. written instructions in a language that computers can understand
  7. the instructions written in programming code that tell the computer what to do
  8. a very large and powerful computer used for intensive computing tasks
  9. the number system that uses 16 symbols to represent a value
  10. the language of computers that uses the two binary digits of 0 and 1
  11. the use of telecommunications technologies for medical services
  12. words that are written
  13. a document with a preset format so that it does not have to be recreated each time
  14. a portable personal computer with a screen and keyboard
  15. a program designed for a specific task
  16. a device that allows the computer user to move and click on images on the monitor
  17. a virtual wallet that allows people to make purchases without using physical cards
  18. an application or software that can create documents you type
  19. a stereo that can play the computer user sounds and recordings
  20. a flying robot
  21. a space at the top of a document
  22. the process of starting up a computing device
Down
  1. a unit of memory data composed of eight bits
  2. any hardware device that sends data to a computer to allow you to interact with it
  3. a device that allows for the computer user to input text to the computer
  4. an application or software that can create the documents you type
  5. a screen that shows the computer user text and graphics
  6. type of software that allows users to visually deliver information to a group
  7. a portable personal computer with a touchscreen
  8. a space at the bottom of a document
  9. any other part of the computer that is not the system unit
  10. the electronic and mechanical parts of a computer device
  11. everything to do with computing and how people interact with technology
  12. where a row and column of a spreadsheet intersect
  13. hardware that receives data from a computer and puts it into human-readable form
  14. a method of sending digital messages from one computer device to another
  15. an option that sends your response only to the person who sent the email
  16. a camera that can be activated by the computer user to take pictures or videos
  17. the style of written characters or style of handwriting
  18. an option used to include additional recipients on an email
  19. a personal computer designed to be used on an office desk
  20. sends your response to the person who sent the email along with everyone else
  21. the electronic circuitry that executes all the instructions it receives
  22. a set of instructions that can be executed by a computer
  23. instructions for controlling a hardware component
  24. an option that sends an email including all information to additional people
  25. a series of slides that accompanies a spoken presentation
  26. a system or device that stores information for immediate use such as RAM
  27. a process of performing the instructions specified in a computer program

49 Clues: a flying robot • words that are written • a space at the top of a document • a space at the bottom of a document • a program designed for a specific task • a unit of memory data composed of eight bits • created by a word processing software program • the process of starting up a computing device • a portable personal computer with a touchscreen • ...

Exploring Tech Crossword 2017-10-20

Exploring Tech Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. carbon copy
  2. place that holds info
  3. type of storage that can access files much easier
  4. axis that is diagonal
  5. repeat
  6. character in scratch
  7. two
  8. Drive/ a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit.
  9. refers to anything that has the potential to cause serious harm to a computer system.
  10. Bar/ a text box in a web browser displaying the address of the web page that is currently being viewed
  11. true only for certain values of the variables or symbols involved
  12. personal info manager by microsoft
  13. Structure/ a block of programming that analyzes variables and chooses a direction in which to go based on given parameters.
  14. word processing program by microsoft
  15. software that is available free of charge
  16. a format for compressing image files.
  17. of conducting business
  18. the axis besides horizontal and diagonal
  19. that can be changed or adapted
  20. a preset format for a document or file, used so that the format does not have to be recreated each time it is used.
  21. a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies
  22. sequence of characters in computer programming
  23. a computer file appended to an email.
  24. integer
  25. a binary variable, having two possible values called “true” and “false.”.
  26. security level of personal data published via the Internet.
  27. spreadsheet program by microsoft
  28. dots before each line in a list in a typed document
Down
  1. Blind Carbon Copy
  2. a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
  3. axis that is horizontal
  4. access a computer system or service remotely via a telephone line.
  5. ethernet ID
  6. computer screen
  7. type of storage that retains content even when computer is turned off
  8. place that you make slideshows by microsoft
  9. System/ the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
  10. Manager/ system monitor program used to provide information about the processes and programs running on a computer
  11. Name/ the part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.
  12. Property/ a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design
  13. Real time control system are usually build in two phases
  14. computer where screen and monitor are seperate
  15. the machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system
  16. software that is available free of charge
  17. piece of code that corrupts computer systems
  18. making it so no won can copy your product
  19. is the protection of computer systems from the theft and damage to their hardware, software or info
  20. process/ is a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.
  21. info on a computer
  22. A frame is a digital data transmission unit in computer networking and telecommunication.
  23. the range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal
  24. program that automatically enters the appropriate formula or function into your spreadsheet.
  25. is a set of instructions and associated documentation that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task
  26. personal computer
  27. software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities
  28. thing you type on
  29. a separate viewing area on a computer display screen
  30. a form of a computer network in which all user accounts, computers, printers and other security principals, are registered with a central database
  31. by Seven Rule/ rule that you follow when making a powerpoint
  32. words/numbers that make things work on electronics

60 Clues: two • repeat • integer • carbon copy • ethernet ID • computer screen • Blind Carbon Copy • personal computer • thing you type on • info on a computer • character in scratch • place that holds info • axis that is diagonal • of conducting business • axis that is horizontal • that can be changed or adapted • spreadsheet program by microsoft • personal info manager by microsoft • ...

COMPUTER DEVICES 2018-09-11

COMPUTER DEVICES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables, connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply between personal computers and their peripheral devices.
  2. DRIVE a non-volatile memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data on a computer.
  3. optical device that projects an image (or moving images) onto a surface, commonly a projection screen.
  4. a type of storage medium that permanently stores data on personal computers (PCs) and other electronic devices.
  5. an input device which converts analogy information into digital form.
  6. CABLE an electrical or optical cable used to connect one electronic or optical device to another or to building infrastructure for signal routing.
  7. a connection point or interface between a computer and an external or internal device.
  8. a type of input device for computers. that does the same things as a computer mouse.
  9. hardware device that can be plugged into a computer, laptop, smartphone, mp3 player or other device to privately listen to audio without disturbing anyone in the vicinity.
  10. computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used
  11. piece of computer hardware used to input text, characters, and other commands into a computer or similar device.
  12. FIBER CABLE an assembly similar to an electrical cable, but containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light.
  13. an optical instrument for recording or capturing images, which may be stored locally, transmitted to another location, or both.
  14. a computer printer for printing vector graphics. In the past, plotters were used in applications such as computer-aided design, though they have generally been replaced with wide-format conventional printers.
  15. pen a pointing device similar to a pen. It is used to select a displayed menu item or draw pictures on the monitor screen.
  16. CABLES used to connect one network device to other network devices or to connect two or more computers to share printers, scanners etc.
Down
  1. a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display.
  2. a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper.
  3. video camera that feeds or streams its image in real time to or through a computer to a computer network.
  4. the most essential parts of a computer system. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices.
  5. a device that captures audio by converting sound waves into an electrical signal.
  6. Code Reader is a device used for reading bar coded data (data in the form of light and dark lines).
  7. a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.
  8. is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output operations specified by the instructions.
  9. an input device that can be used for controlling the movement of the cursor or a pointer in a computer device.
  10. A device consisting of electronic, electrostatic, electrical, hardware, or other elements into which data may be entered, and from which data may be obtained as desired.
  11. ball is an input device that is mostly used in notebook or laptop computer, instead of a mouse.
  12. an output device which displays information in pictorial form
  13. a hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface
  14. a mobile device, typically with a mobile operating system and LCD touchscreen display processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single thin, flat package.

30 Clues: an output device which displays information in pictorial form • an input device which converts analogy information into digital form. • computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used • a device that captures audio by converting sound waves into an electrical signal. • ...

COMPUTER DEVICES 2018-09-11

COMPUTER DEVICES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pen a pointing device similar to a pen. It is used to select a displayed menu item or draw pictures on the monitor screen.
  2. a type of storage medium that permanently stores data on personal computers (PCs) and other electronic devices.
  3. ball is an input device that is mostly used in notebook or laptop computer, instead of a mouse.
  4. FIBER CABLE an assembly similar to an electrical cable, but containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light.
  5. a device that captures audio by converting sound waves into an electrical signal.
  6. an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables, connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply between personal computers and their peripheral devices.
  7. a group of two or more devices that can communicate.
  8. hardware device that can be plugged into a computer, laptop, smartphone, mp3 player or other device to privately listen to audio without disturbing anyone in the vicinity.
  9. an output device which displays information in pictorial form
  10. a mobile device, typically with a mobile operating system and LCD touchscreen display processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single thin, flat package.
  11. CABLE an electrical or optical cable used to connect one electronic or optical device to another or to building infrastructure for signal routing.
  12. a device that accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.
  13. optical device that projects an image (or moving images) onto a surface, commonly a projection screen.
  14. computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used
  15. an input device which converts analogy information into digital form.
  16. Code Reader is a device used for reading bar coded data (data in the form of light and dark lines).
Down
  1. a connection point or interface between a computer and an external or internal device.
  2. a computer printer for printing vector graphics. In the past, plotters were used in applications such as computer-aided design, though they have generally been replaced with wide-format conventional printers.
  3. a type of input device for computers. that does the same things as a computer mouse.
  4. A device consisting of electronic, electrostatic, electrical, hardware, or other elements into which data may be entered, and from which data may be obtained as desired.
  5. is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output operations specified by the instructions.
  6. video camera that feeds or streams its image in real time to or through a computer to a computer network.
  7. the most essential parts of a computer system. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices.
  8. CABLES used to connect one network device to other network devices or to connect two or more computers to share printers, scanners etc.
  9. piece of computer hardware used to input text, characters, and other commands into a computer or similar device.
  10. a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper.
  11. an input device that can be used for controlling the movement of the cursor or a pointer in a computer device.
  12. a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display.
  13. DRIVE a non-volatile memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data on a computer.
  14. an optical instrument for recording or capturing images, which may be stored locally, transmitted to another location, or both.
  15. a hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface

31 Clues: a group of two or more devices that can communicate. • an output device which displays information in pictorial form • an input device which converts analogy information into digital form. • computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used • a device that captures audio by converting sound waves into an electrical signal. • ...

Computer Vocabulary 2019-10-16

Computer Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an action Ctrl + Y
  2. To indiscriminately send a message to a large number of people over the internet.
  3. A term used to describe the standard keyboard and refers to the top left row of keys
  4. Ctrl + C
  5. Stands for "picture element" and refers to the small dots that make up the images on a computer display
  6. Stands for "Personal Computer" and refers to a specific computer format developed by the IBM company.
  7. A grid of rows and columns in which you enter text, numbers, and the results of calculations.
  8. Stands for Universal Series Bus and refers to the most common type of computer port used to connect other devices to the computer.
  9. Lines of a computer code written by programmers that tell the computer what to do. Also know as a program or application.
  10. Physical parts of a computer and all related devices.
  11. A hand operated pointer device that, along with a keyboard, serves as a primary input device for a computer.
  12. a standard for wireless network
  13. reference A reference that identifies a cell's location in the worksheet based on its row number and column letter.
  14. A board made of keys which, serves as the primary input device for a computer
  15. row The keys on the keyboard to which the index finger of each hand should return as a base when touch typing.
  16. Wireless technology enables communication between compatible devices
  17. An international computer network used for many kinds of electronic communications.
  18. A popular compressed file format for digital music downloads.
  19. Messages sent electronically over a computer network.
  20. Ctrl + P
  21. An equation that calculates a new value from values currently in a worksheet.
  22. Stands for "Joint Photographic Experts Group" which was the name for the committee that developed this format for digital pictures
  23. an action Ctrl + Z
Down
  1. The primary user interaction with the computer. The place where you can see all the applications, programs, files and folders.
  2. Random Access Memory - temporary place to store material that works quickly. erased when computer turns off.
  3. Text entered to identify the type of data contained in a row or column.
  4. bar The horizontal strip that contains lists of available menus for a certain program.
  5. Ctrl + V
  6. system software that manages and controls the resources and activities of the computer
  7. rights a person's right to control access to his or her personal information.
  8. language used to add special effects to a website
  9. Ctrl + X
  10. web-based journal entries that provide an editorial and news outlet for citizens
  11. theft The crime of stealing someone's private information and using it for criminal activity.
  12. type of camera that allows you to capture video and still images
  13. all Ctrl + A
  14. A programmable electronic device for storing and processing information called "data"
  15. Internet Service Provider - the company that the school contracts with to allow us to use the internet
  16. networking Using the internet to create a virtual community by sharing messages, comments and other information using websites designed for that purpose.
  17. An output device that produces a paper hard copy from a computer.
  18. A series of 8 binary bits that digitally represents a single character to the computer. Example: 00000001 = 1
  19. (Hyper Text Markup Language) The computer language that web pages are written in.
  20. drive A stack of disks, usually inside the computer that allows us to store data magnetically
  21. A vertical series of cells in a table.
  22. format which preserves all document formatting
  23. short for Macintosh and refers to a specific operating system for a line of computers developed by the Apple Company
  24. A horizontal series of cells in a table.
  25. Portable Document Format -
  26. Stands for Uniform Resource Locator. It is the address of a specific website or file on the internet.

49 Clues: Ctrl + V • Ctrl + C • Ctrl + X • Ctrl + P • all Ctrl + A • an action Ctrl + Y • an action Ctrl + Z • Portable Document Format - • a standard for wireless network • A vertical series of cells in a table. • A horizontal series of cells in a table. • format which preserves all document formatting • language used to add special effects to a website • ...

Computer Intro Crossword Activity 7th Grade 2022-08-18

Computer Intro Crossword Activity 7th Grade crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Kids between the age of 14 and 16 are even being tried as adults for _____crimes related to hacking activity.(Computer Bitmoji-Home-Digital Citizenship video-3:22)
  2. Normally in the shape of a star, and located right of the address bar (URL bar), which allows you to save the URL for quick access to sites you might use most. (Computer Bitmoji-Home- What's that icon? Read about the different icons)
  3. To create a PDF of a site, right click on the page (or ctrl + P) to ______, change the destination to "Save as PDF" and click the blue save button.(Computer Bitmoji-Home-Google Classroom Tips and tools, Crossword activity PDF-0:53)
  4. an Internet domain which is part of a primary domain(Computer Bitmoji-7th Grade Folder-Vocab)
  5. When signing into Code.org make sure to click "Continue with _____"(Computer Bitmoji-Grade Folder- Open and follow the steps for "getting started/start here")
  6. A _____ plan is a view diagram, usually to scale, showing a view from above of the relationships between rooms, spaces and other physical features at one level of a structure. Also includes details of fixtures like sinks, water heaters, furnaces, etc.(Computer bitmoji-home page, click on the 7th grade folder, click Vocabulary Icon)
  7. You can use the quick keys ctrl + c, double click on the trackpad, or _____click to copy text/images.(Computer Bitmoji-Home- What's that icon? Read about copy icon)
  8. What three keys allow you to take a partial screenshot on a chromebook? Ctrl + Shift + Show all________ (Computer Bitmoji- Home-Quick Keys, look for the icon in the right key box)
  9. In order to see "your work" for a Google Classroom assignment, you need to click ____assignment.(Computer Bitmoji-Home-Google Classroom Tips and tools, Watch Example Avatar Activity-04 seconds)
  10. Your school _____is required in the lower left of all screens for your app.(Computer bitmoji-home page, click on the 7th grade folder, click App requirements sticky note)
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  1. The quick keys ctrl + v allow you to ____.(Computer Bitmoji-Home- Quick Keys, look for the keys mentioned)
  2. Every time you are on the internet you leave behind a digital ________. Meaning every picture, post, and what you participate in online becomes a part of your digital _______ for the world to review, for the rest of your life.(Computer Bitmoji-Home-Digital Citizenship video-25 sec)
  3. In order to copy and paste a google doc/sheet/slide link in the google form, you need to click the yellow ______ button in the upper right and click copy link. (Computer Bitmoji-Home- Google Classroom Tips and tools, Watch Turn in Textile-0:11)
  4. The video mentioned that 25% of teenagers reported that they have experienced repeated ______via their cell phone or on the internet. (Computer Bitmoji-Home-Digital Citizenship video-2:04)
  5. For proper typing, the right _____is used for the k key.(Computer Bitmoji-Home- Typing Chart)
  6. Which line would give the viewer a sense of rest, relaxation, calm, and security.(Computer bitmoji-home page, click on the 7th grade folder, click Vocabulary Icon)
  7. What rule number (written out) does the "Safety First Video" mention "Don't send pictures of yourself or your family to anyone online"(Computer Bitmoji-Home-Safety First video-2:23)
  8. After typing the correct term into the crossword, and clicking a new definition/question, you get a _____checkmark next to the definition/question(Computer Bitmoji-Home- Google Classroom Tips and tools, Crossword activity PDF-0:33)
  9. An image of a floppy disk to represent the ___. Most programs ___ automatically, but if you ever see this icon, you should always ____ as you go!(Computer Bitmoji-Home- What's that icon?)
  10. An easy-to-remember address for calling a web page (like www.code.org).(Computer Bitmoji-7th Grade Folder-Vocab)

20 Clues: an Internet domain which is part of a primary domain(Computer Bitmoji-7th Grade Folder-Vocab) • For proper typing, the right _____is used for the k key.(Computer Bitmoji-Home- Typing Chart) • The quick keys ctrl + v allow you to ____.(Computer Bitmoji-Home- Quick Keys, look for the keys mentioned) • ...

15 clues to tech 2022-01-14

15 clues to tech crossword puzzle
Across
  1. something on the side of a computer that most computers don't have any more it is shaped like a donut
  2. it looks like a shiny donut
  3. something that receives information from the computer
  4. it is the center of the computer a computer would not function without it
  5. any device that provides information and receives information from the computer
  6. in a way that can be easily removed for access by a personal computer.
  7. something that keeps the metal of the computer from melting
  8. something that receives information from the computer
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  1. a output device that takes audio and makes the sound louder
  2. it is a clerical shaped item that lets you watch shows
  3. a device that gives or provides information to the computer
  4. this so you can see what is happeninging in the computer
  5. it is a smooth surfaced that will let you control things in the computer
  6. something that is either wireless or has a wire that lets you control things in the compute
  7. is an expansion card for giving sound on a computer that can be heard through speakers or headphones.
  8. something you plug in the computer that either gives info or takes info from the computer

16 Clues: it looks like a shiny donut • something that receives information from the computer • something that receives information from the computer • it is a clerical shaped item that lets you watch shows • this so you can see what is happeninging in the computer • a device that gives or provides information to the computer • ...

computer science 2020-12-09

computer science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. give an authority order
  2. a folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged a difference
  3. its a corona that can contact everybody
  4. browser is a software application for accessing information on the world wide web.
  5. the amount of something produced by a person,machine,industry
  6. an island town or city
  7. device is a piece of computer device hardware equipment wich converts information
  8. storage cloud computing model thatstores data and information
  9. a person or thing that provides commonly
  10. something remmembered from the past
  11. annoy or bother someone
  12. local area network is a collection of devices together
  13. software thats designed to dirupt and damage
Down
  1. a small sweet cake typically round and flat and having a crisp flat between chewy textures
  2. wireless fidelity that can connect to a radio using waves without needing to use wires
  3. copy data from a computer system to another typically over internet
  4. devices a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals into a information processing system as computer
  5. bar a long thin section at the edge of a computer
  6. process in restarting a computer
  7. a wall designed whit fire
  8. network is a group of networks that uses a set of communications
  9. a act or instance of booting a computer

22 Clues: an island town or city • give an authority order • annoy or bother someone • a wall designed whit fire • process in restarting a computer • something remmembered from the past • its a corona that can contact everybody • a act or instance of booting a computer • a person or thing that provides commonly • software thats designed to dirupt and damage • ...

Computer Science 2020-12-10

Computer Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an error in a program that prevents the program running
  2. The action of doing something over and over again.
  3. A placeholder for a piece of information that can change
  4. A number assigned to any item that is connected to the Internet
  5. Software is a set of instructions for a computer to perform specific operations.
  6. to provide or give something to the computer
  7. A group of computers and servers that are connected to each other.
  8. Computers that exist only to provide things (information) to other computers.
  9. A name you make up so that you can see or do things on a website.
  10. Trying again and again, even when something is very hard.
  11. A wireless method of sending information using radio waves.
  12. Finding and fixing errors in programs.
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  1. A piece of code that you can call over and over again.
  2. One or more commands or algorithms designed to be carried out by a computer.
  3. is a program or group of programs designed for computer users
  4. footprint The information about someone on the Internet
  5. is a mechanical process that allows a computer to keep data, either temporarily or permanently
  6. Finding similarities between things
  7. An action that causes something to happen.
  8. The address of a website
  9. A way of showing information using only two options

21 Clues: The address of a website • Finding similarities between things • Finding and fixing errors in programs. • An action that causes something to happen. • to provide or give something to the computer • The action of doing something over and over again. • A way of showing information using only two options • A piece of code that you can call over and over again. • ...

computer crossword 2022-09-28

computer crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. memory you can only read not write
  2. used to store alot of data but is slow
  3. a giant piece used for graphics
  4. to keep the pc cool
  5. used to hold all pc components
  6. inventor of the first ELECTRICAL computer
  7. without this you cant write anything
  8. without this you cant move
  9. a faster alternative to store data
  10. used to power the computer
  11. founder of windows
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  1. used to cool the cpu
  2. without this you cant see
  3. used to turn on the computer
  4. a tiny square used to process info
  5. used to connect pheripherals
  6. inventor of the first computer (mechanical)
  7. a version of a ssd that is very tiny and fast
  8. a slot used to connect to a display
  9. tiny quick memory

20 Clues: tiny quick memory • founder of windows • to keep the pc cool • used to cool the cpu • without this you cant see • without this you cant move • used to power the computer • used to turn on the computer • used to connect pheripherals • used to hold all pc components • a giant piece used for graphics • memory you can only read not write • a tiny square used to process info • ...

Computer Hardware 2022-10-20

Computer Hardware crossword puzzle
Across
  1. converts information into a human-perceptible form
  2. a ____ is a network security system that monitors and controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules
  3. paste a text or image
  4. displays information in pictorial or textual form
  5. provides the necessary instructions for communication between various hardware components
  6. wirless computer network that links 2 or more devices using wirless communication to form a local area network within a limited area
  7. provides a rich application framework that allows us to build innovative apps and games for mobile devices in Java language environment
  8. changes text language
  9. an Apple mobile device
  10. provides access to consolidate, block-level data storage
Down
  1. ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other
  2. provides data and control signals to an information processing system
  3. provides a way to store files, run software,play games, watch videos,and connect to the internet
  4. copy a text
  5. keep personal information secure in order to not get a _____
  6. italicizes a text
  7. storing or extracting data files and objects
  8. gives applications a place to store and access data on a short-term basis
  9. process input, store data, and output results
  10. bolds a text

20 Clues: copy a text • bolds a text • italicizes a text • paste a text or image • changes text language • an Apple mobile device • storing or extracting data files and objects • process input, store data, and output results • displays information in pictorial or textual form • converts information into a human-perceptible form • provides access to consolidate, block-level data storage • ...