Computer Science Crossword
Across
- 3. An element on a Web page, that is usually displayed as underlined text, which connects the page to another page or online resource.
- 5. The address of a page on the World Wide Web, specific to each page/
- 8. This is a collection of software that spans the Internet and enables the interlinking of documents and resources. The basic idea of it was created proposed by Tim Berners-Lee
- 9. This software uses intuitive, visual elements to simplify the process of viewing files and executing programs.
- 11. Programs that execute (run) on the computer, carrying out tasks such as word processing or accessing the web.
- 13. A small thumb size stick that stores data as electrical charges in a series of memory "cells" made up of non-volatile electronic circuitry. They connect to the computer via USB and hold files.
- 15. The "brain of the computer" that carries out programmatic steps in order to process data. One of the top producers of this product is Intel.
- 16. This memory is packaged on separate chips and communicates with the CPU using low-speed circuitry, and data stored here cannot be accessed as quickly as other options, making it significantly less expensive.
- 17. device that receives, stores, and processes information.
- 19. The main panel where almost all the hardware plugs in- the CPU, RAM, and Hard Drive are all examples of hardware attached to this piece.
- 20. A collection of 8 bits, which is therefore 256 different values.
- 21. A software application that is used to access the World Wide Web.
- 22. A collection of files that are organized together and labeled with a common name.
- 23. A collection of programs that controls how the CPU, memory and Input/output devices work together to execute programs.
- 24. A type of software that is designed to carry out tasks within a particular area, such as word processing, graphical design, or Web access.
Down
- 1. These are the physical components of the computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, and hard drive.
- 2. A part of the Hardware that is a vast, international network of computers. It started in 1969.
- 4. The main source of energy for the hardware of the computer.
- 6. A unit of data for memory, 8 of this make up a byte, and two to the number of this is the number of values.
- 7. Software that assists in the creation of new software, such as debuggers.
- 10. Devices that allow the computer to receive data and instructions from an outside source, such as a person entering commands into a keyboard. Examples of this are mice, trackpads, microphones, and scanners.
- 12. Devices that allow the computer to display or broadcast its results/ Examples of this are monitors, printers, and speakers.
- 14. A metal platter that stores bits as magnetized and unmagnetized spots.
- 18. This type of memory is typically built into the CPU chip, and it uses high-speed circuitry to provide extremely fast access to data, making it more expensive than other parts memory options.