Computer Science Spring Crossword
Across
- 4. e.g pointers(mouse), windows, icons, menus
- 5. uses lasers to read and write data
- 7. mathematical and logical calculations
- 8. read only memory
- 11. instructions made by a programmer
- 14. data and instructions are not lost when power is switched off
- 16. copies users files to another location, cloud storage
- 17. main storage/primary storage in a von neumann machine
- 18. fast memory
- 23. reorganises files so they are together on the hard drive
- 24. software that checks the hardware when the computer is starting up
- 26. encrypt data, no hackers getting data
- 28. size of file is made smaller, download files faster from the internet
- 30. popular operating system made by microsoft
- 33. uses magnets to read and write data
- 34. controls devices connected to computer, e.g headphones
Down
- 1. sequence
- 2. allows a user to be productive,e.g web browser
- 3. small storage locations in the CPU
- 6. where are applications are stored in ram
- 9. physical parts of a computer
- 10. sercurity
- 12. manages all computer activities, FDE cycle
- 13. files and folders
- 15. laptops and tablets are an example of this
- 19. group of programs that manages the computer resources, provides user interface
- 20. loses data and instructions when power is switched off
- 21. maintain the performance of a computer, housekeeping duties
- 22. loads the operating system
- 25. break down
- 27. machine with one purpose
- 29. uses electricity to read and write data
- 31. iPhone and iPad operating system
- 32. removing unnecessary details