Computer Basics Vocabulary Words Part 2

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