Computer Science Terms

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Across
  1. 6. Where we store and access data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive.
  2. 7. one of the most popular programming languages. It is used in 95% of websites and can be used for programming phones and robots. Use in app lab.
  3. 12. Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program
  4. 14. a sophisticated computer chip that is the primary component of a computer that processes instructions. It runs the operating system and applications. It processes the data and produces output.
  5. 16. a system that requires at least two steps to unlock protected information; each step adds a new layer of security that must be broken to gain unauthorized access
  6. 19. a collection of statements (commands or instructions) that run (or “execute”) one command at a time to perform a tasks
  7. 20. A computer that provides information to other computers called "clients" on a computer network.[200]
Down
  1. 1. a term for the programs, applications, and operating system that make the computer function.
  2. 2. Most important software on the computer; controls the hardware and makes it possible to run other types of software.
  3. 3. technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
  4. 4. a string of commands or directions used by different programming languages in order to create, edit or manage computer programs or applications.
  5. 5. General term for a formal language, which comprises a set of instructions that produce various kinds of output. Used to implement algorithms. C++, Java, JavaScript, Scratch, and Python.
  6. 8. a finite set of instructions that accomplish a specific task; many are used to complete different tasks
  7. 9. temporary, volatile memory. all information that was stored is lost when the computer is turned off.
  8. 10. any data that are sent from a program to a device. Can come in a variety of forms, such as tactile interaction, audio, visuals, or text.
  9. 11. The motherboard is a computer’s central communications backbone connectivity point, through which all components and external peripherals connect.
  10. 13. data that are sent to a computer for processing by a program. Can come in a variety of forms, such as tactile interaction, audio, visuals, or text.
  11. 15. a process of encoding messages to keep them secret, so only "authorized" parties can read it
  12. 17. location where you store files and software including the operating system
  13. 18. a language used for many professional and commercial applications, including every Android application and even the Android operating system itself! Other examples: Minecraft, Gmail