Computing

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Across
  1. 2. A popular operating system developed by Microsoft.
  2. 5. Temporary memory used to store data and instructions while programs are running.
  3. 8. The part of a computer that stores data and instructions.
  4. 12. Software that helps maintain, protect, or manage the computer system.
  5. 15. The main system software that controls the computer and manages hardware and software.
  6. 18. Software Software used by users to perform tasks such as writing or playing games.
  7. 19. Software that manages the computer hardware and runs other software.
  8. 20. Permanent memory that stores start-up instructions for the computer.
Down
  1. 1. The physical parts of a computer that you can touch.
  2. 3. A utility process that reorganises files on a disk to improve performance.
  3. 4. The stage where the CPU carries out the instruction.
  4. 6. A mobile operating system used in many smartphones and tablets.
  5. 7. Programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.
  6. 9. The language of computers using only 0s and 1s.
  7. 10. The stage where the CPU gets an instruction from RAM.
  8. 11. A set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform a task.
  9. 13. The stage where the CPU understands the instruction.
  10. 14. Utility software that detects and removes computer viruses.
  11. 16. The brain of the computer that processes instructions.
  12. 17. A command that tells the computer what action to perform.