Computer Basics Vocabulary Words Part 2

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Across
  1. 4. Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs
  2. 6. Manipulation of data in many ways
  3. 8. One trillion bytes
  4. 10. unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard.)
  5. 13. The unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work
  6. 14. Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a low-power laser light
  7. 15. Used to expand the computer's input, output, and storage capabilities
  8. 18. domain Works in the public domain are those whose rights have expired, been forfeited, or are inapplicable
  9. 19. Optional software additions that enhance and/or add functionality to a web browser
  10. 25. licenses A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program
  11. 26. The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution.
  12. 27. Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task
  13. 28. In the area of graphical user interfaces (GUI), a tabbed document interface or a Tab is one that allows multiple documents to be contained within a single window, using tabs as a navigational widget for switching between sets of documents.
  14. 29. A personal computer, designed to meet the computer needs of an individual
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  1. 1. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images
  2. 2. Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output
  3. 3. information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search for information by moving from one document to another.
  4. 5. A disk that will not allow a user to make changes to files
  5. 6. Underlying software on which other applications can run. Examples are Macs and Pc's
  6. 7. Device for sending information from the computer, such as a monitor or printer
  7. 9. Random Access Memory. Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily.
  8. 10. A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed
  9. 11. Software that can be copied and shared freely, but must be paid for if you want to use it permanently
  10. 12. 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
  11. 16. Making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory don’t interfere with memory allocated for other programs
  12. 17. Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area, such as multiple buildings.
  13. 20. Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines.
  14. 21. Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users
  15. 22. A device that connects at least two networks
  16. 23. devices Long-term repositories for data. Disks and tape drives are examples
  17. 24. Read Only Memory. Memory that includes permanent information only. The computer can only read information from it; it can never write any new information on it
  18. 30. One million bytes