Computer Basics Vocabulary Words Part 2

1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829
Across
  1. 2. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images
  2. 3. A device that connects at least two networks
  3. 6. A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed
  4. 9. Underlying software on which other applications can run. Examples are Macs and Pc's
  5. 10. domain Works in the public domain are those whose rights have expired, been forfeited, or are inapplicable
  6. 12. Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output
  7. 14. One trillion bytes
  8. 15. A personal computer, designed to meet the computer needs of an individual
  9. 17. The unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work
  10. 18. Making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory don’t interfere with memory allocated for other programs
  11. 20. Software that can be copied and shared freely, but must be paid for if you want to use it permanently
  12. 21. Random Access Memory. Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily.
  13. 23. 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
  14. 25. devices Long-term repositories for data. Disks and tape drives are examples
  15. 27. Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users
  16. 28. Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area, such as multiple buildings.
  17. 29. Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs
Down
  1. 1. 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.
  2. 2. Optional software additions that enhance and/or add functionality to a web browser
  3. 4. One million bytes
  4. 5. Device for sending information from the computer, such as a monitor or printer
  5. 7. Used to expand the computer's input, output, and storage capabilities
  6. 8. unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard.)
  7. 11. A disk that will not allow a user to make changes to files
  8. 13. Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task
  9. 16. Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a low-power laser light
  10. 18. Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines.
  11. 19. Manipulation of data in many ways
  12. 22. The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution.
  13. 24. 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.
  14. 25. licenses A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program
  15. 26. 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