COMPUTER
Across
- 4. Software for calculations using rows and columns (e.g., Excel).
- 9. To set up software or hardware for use on a computer.
- 13. Output device that displays visual information from the computer.
- 14. Physical components of a computer system (e.g., CPU, keyboard, monitor).
- 16. Device used to copy texts or images into digital form.
- 17. To run or start a software application.
- 18. Socket on a computer into which peripherals like modems or drives can be plugged.
- 20. System linking multiple computers (e.g., offices connected by email).
- 22. Programs and data that tell a computer what to do; opposite of hardware.
Down
- 1. Able to work together (e.g., software that runs on a specific OS).
- 2. Short for "word processor"—software for writing letters, reports, etc.
- 3. External device connected to a computer (e.g., mouse, printer, scanner).
- 5. Set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform a task.
- 6. A structured collection of data; used by librarians or companies to store records (e.g., customer info).
- 7. Portable computer ideal for business executives who travel.
- 8. To improve hardware or software (e.g., adding memory or installing a new OS).
- 10. Software used to view websites (e.g., Chrome, Yandex).
- 11. The "brain" of the computer; executes instructions (also called CPU).
- 12. Software that allows the OS to communicate with a peripheral device.
- 15. Electronic mail; used by secretaries for international communication.
- 18. Device that produces hard copies of documents or images.
- 19. Input device used by composers and secretaries to enter data or music.
- 21. Component that holds data and instructions being processed by the CPU.