Computer Basics Vocabulary Words Part 2

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