information technology

1. A program that translates source code into executable machine code**Compiler**.
5. The address of a web page or resource on the internet**URL**.
6. An organized collection of data stored electronically **Database**.
9. Software that is embedded in hardware to control its functions**Firmware** .
10. A set of rules governing the exchange of data between devices**Protocol**.
13. The process of converting information into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access **Encryption**.
14. The smallest unit of data in computing, representing a binary value of 0 or 1 **Bit**.
17. Unsolicited and often irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent over the internet**Spam**.
18. The maximum amount of data transmitted over an internet connection in a given time **Bandwidth**.
19. A platform that provides remote storage and computing resources over the internet**Cloud** .
20. A system for connecting computers in a local area network (LAN) **Ethernet** .

2. A unique string of numbers identifying a device on a network **IP Address**.
3. Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a system **Malware** .
4. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity**Phishing**.
7. A small piece of data stored on a user's device by a website to track information**Cookie** .
8. A set of rules or steps for solving a problem or performing a task**Algorithm** .
11. A virtual private network that extends a private network across a public network**VPN**.
12. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic **Firewall** .
15. A device that forwards data packets between computer networks**Router**.
16. A storage layer that stores copies of data for faster access **Cache** .