Computer Science Terms

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Across
  1. 2. A physical component that allows two devices to share data over a wired connection.
  2. 4. An operating system that allows users to enter commands line by line to get the computer to open programs or respond in various ways.
  3. 5. The rules followed by two devices when they interact.
  4. 6. The term refers to a computer network that spans a small physical area.
  5. 8. A computer program that supports the main system on a computer when it starts up.
  6. 10. The location for storage of temporary data, often used in a device's random-access memory.
  7. 14. This term refers to the suite of protocols that connect computers on the internet.
  8. 15. Information that is hardwired or wireless connections that can process or transmit
  9. 16. The way all device factors interact with one another.
  10. 17. An error in the programming of software or an application
  11. 18. Changing the settings, appearance, and behavior of a program
Down
  1. 1. An operating system that allows an electronic device to run programs like word processing software and respond to commands, like opening or closing files.
  2. 3. Storage available on a hard drive or a device's long-term memory system.
  3. 7. A remote storage facility available anywhere on the internet.
  4. 9. A programming system that includes multiple programming tools. These tools can include source code editing, debugging and syntax highlighting.
  5. 11. A program that requests information from other programs or processes.
  6. 12. A system that connects devices and computers to a shared network.
  7. 13. A section that divides computer data or messages. This division allows information to be transferred over a network more efficiently.
  8. 18. Programming languages are used to create and manage computer applications and programs.