IT Essential Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 5. The process of creating a virtual version of a computer hardware platform, operating system, storage device, or network resource.
  2. 8. A structured collection of data organized in a way that makes it easily accessible, manageable, and updateable.
  3. 10. A set of rules or instructions designed to perform a specific task, especially in computing.
  4. 11. The graphical or visual elements of a software application that users interact with.
  5. 12. Software whose source code is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute.
  6. 14. A computer or software program that provides data, resources, or services to other computers or devices on a network.
  7. 15. A set of rules governing the format and transmission of data between devices on a network.
  8. 16. A type of local area network that uses wireless communication to connect devices within a limited area.
  9. 17. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
  10. 18. The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  11. 19. (Hypertext Markup Language): The standard markup language used to create and design web pages.
Down
  1. 1. The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, attacks, or damage.
  2. 2. Computing: The delivery of computing services over the internet, including storage, servers, databases, networking, software, and more.
  3. 3. A programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers.
  4. 4. The process of planning, creating, testing, and deploying software applications.
  5. 6. A temporary storage area where frequently accessed data is stored for quick retrieval.
  6. 7. The client-side portion of a software application that users interact with directly.
  7. 9. A set of protocols, tools, and definitions that allow different software applications to communicate with each other.Backend: The server-side portion of a software application responsible for managing data and processing requests from the frontend.
  8. 13. A group of interconnected computers or devices that can communicate with each other.