Computer Terms

1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829
Across
  1. 6. A peripheral used to input data by pressing keys
  2. 7. A device used to display information visually
  3. 11. Network interface card; a board inserted in a computer that provides a physical connection to a network
  4. 12. A graphical representation used to organize a collection of computer files; as in the concept of a filing cabinet (computer's hard drive) with files (folders)
  5. 13. A peripheral device that converts output from a computer into a printed image
  6. 17. Complete, self-contained programs that perform a specific function (ie. spreadsheets, databases)
  7. 19. Namable unit of data storage; an element of data storage a single sequence of bytes
  8. 20. A peripheral device used to point to items on a monitor
  9. 23. Drive A device (usually within the computer case) that reads and writes information, including the operating system, program files, and data files
  10. 24. The physical parts of a computer
  11. 27. The process of loading or initializing an operating system on a computer; usually occurs as soon as a computer is turned on
  12. 29. A small flexible disk used for storing
Down
  1. 1. Occurs when a user presses a button on a mouse which in turn, generates a command to the computer
  2. 2. Graphical user interface; uses pictures and words to represent ideas, choices, functions, etc.
  3. 3. Small unit of data storage; 8 bits; usually holds one character
  4. 4. Software provided at no cost to the user
  5. 5. Instructions executed by a computer
  6. 8. 1,073,741,824 bytes or 1,024 megabytes; generally abbreviated GB
  7. 9. Transferring data from another computer to your computer
  8. 10. Occurs when a user points the mouse at an icon or folder, presses the button and without releasing the button, moves the icon or folder to another place on the computer where the button is released
  9. 14. Central processing unit; the brain of the computer; controls the other elements of the computer
  10. 15. A computer's most basic unit of information
  11. 16. Drive A peripheral device that reads and/or writes information on a disk
  12. 18. A part of a program that usually causes the computer to malfunction; often remedied in patches or updates to the program
  13. 21. A large structured set of data; a file that contains numerous records that contain numerous fields
  14. 22. Frequently asked question; documents that answer questions common to a particular website or program
  15. 25. Software program that controls a piece of hardware or a peripheral
  16. 26. Click Occurs when a user presses a button on the mouse twice in quick succession; this generates a command to the computer
  17. 27. A program used to view World Wide Web pages, such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer
  18. 28. A peripheral device used to connect one computer to another over a phone line