Computer Basics Vocabulary Words Part 2
Across
- 1. Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output
- 6. Works in the public domain are those whose rights have expired, been forfeited, or are inapplicable
- 7. One trillion bytes
- 9. Master controller for all activities that take place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently
- 12. Underlying software on which other applications can run. Examples are Macs and Pc's
- 13. Long-term repositories for data. Disks and tape drives are examples
- 14. Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs
- 15. The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution.
- 16. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images
- 17. The unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work
- 18. Device for sending information from the computer, such as a monitor or printer
- 21. Manipulation of data in many ways
- 22. Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a low-power laser light
- 24. Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard.)
- 26. Making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory don’t interfere with memory allocated for other programs
Down
- 1. Beams that read and write bits of information on the disk surface of CD's
- 2. Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task
- 3. A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed
- 4. Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines.
- 5. Software that can be copied and shared freely, but must be paid for if you want to use it permanently
- 8. A disk that will not allow a user to make changes to files
- 10. Used to expand the computer's input, output, and storage capabilities
- 11. A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks.
- 19. A personal computer, designed to meet the computer needs of an individual
- 20. One million bytes
- 23. A device that connects at least two networks
- 25. Optional software additions that enhance and/or add functionality to a web browser