Crossword Puzzle Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. a packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser
  2. 6. a symbol or graphic representation on a screen of a program, option, or window
  3. 8. an instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of process or quantity
  4. 10. an electronic device for storing and processing data
  5. 12. a sudden failure that puts a system out of action.
  6. 14. the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices comprising a computer system, as the CPU, disk drives, keyboard, or screen
  7. 16. the software that supports a computer's basic functions
  8. 17. an information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links
  9. 20. a folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged in a particular order for easy reference
  10. 22. a combined device for modulation and demodulation
  11. 23. noting an image formed by the apparent convergence of rays geometrically, but not actually, prolonged, as the image formed by a mirror
Down
  1. 1. boot or be booted again
  2. 2. the abbreviation for central processing unit
  3. 3. an external flash drive
  4. 4. a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
  5. 5. copy from one computer system to another, typically over the Internet.
  6. 7. self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks
  7. 9. irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients
  8. 11. a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities
  9. 13. a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter
  10. 15. an integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system.
  11. 18. a computer that is not portable
  12. 19. a program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files used to navigate the World Wide Web
  13. 21. a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
  14. 22. a small handheld device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen, typically having buttons that are pressed to control functions