IT Final Exam Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. The most important part of any modern computer system that controls the other parts of the computer.
  2. 4. An operating system interface that allows a user to interact with the computer by displaying pictures, icons, and other images on a screen to represent files, folders, and system controls and by accepting input from a mouse or a touch screen.
  3. 6. A computer program that makes it so people, hardware, and software can interface with each other in a meaningful way.
  4. 7. A method of asking questions about the data stored in a database.
  5. 10. The most common type of long-term storage that uses thick magnetic disks encased in a protective housing to store data.
  6. 12. Software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's consent or knowledge.
  7. 13. The worldwide system of interconnected computers and public networks.
  8. 17. A structured set of data held in a computer, usually in a way that is accessible by multiple concurrent users.
  9. 20. Information that a user physically enters into a computer by pressing a key on a keyboard, clicking a mouse, tapping a touch screen, pushing a button on a game controller, speaking into a microphone, etc.
  10. 23. When parts of a single file, program, or application are stored in different areas of a physical disk.
  11. 24. A numbering system that uses two digits, 0 and 1.
  12. 25. A markup language interpreted by web browsers. Makes up the structure of a web page.
  13. 27. A characteristic that demonstrates high moral character whether or not a person is being watched.
  14. 28. The ability to do everything in one's own power to find ways to solve problems using whatever resources are available.
  15. 30. A company that provides individuals and businesses access to the internet and other related services.
  16. 31. A system for making digital resources publicly available over the internet using a web browser that paved the way for email, chatrooms, and social media sites.
  17. 32. A computing concept that describes the network of physical devices and everyday devices (including refrigerators, thermostats, streetlights, and environmental tracking systems) that communicate with the internet.
  18. 34. The use of deception to gain personal and/or private information for unlawful purposes.
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  1. 1. A way of giving computers precise, line-by-line instructions to follow using programming languages.
  2. 2. The process of converting information so it cannot be understood without decrypting it using a key, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
  3. 5. A technology that allows computers, smartphones, and other devices to communicate on a wireless network.
  4. 8. The main memory of a computer that can be quickly accessed by the CPU and where the computer stores data and instructions that it is actively using.
  5. 9. A discipline that is dedicated to meeting the computer needs of businesses, schools, governments, and other organizations.
  6. 11. An attribute attached to a value that tells the compiler or interpreter how the data should be used in a programming language.
  7. 14. An assessment program that provides evidence of the technical skills and aptitude necessary to perform a job in information technology. Common ones include entry-level, networking, databases, cybersecurity, and project management.
  8. 15. A programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within a web browser.
  9. 16. The principal communications protocol in the internet protocol suite that is used to route information over the internet.
  10. 18. A file associated with a web page that describes how HTML elements are to be displayed (How they look).
  11. 19. A brief written summary of the education, work experience, skills, and qualifications of a potential employee.
  12. 21. A program used by Windows to provide information about how a computer is performing and which processes and services are running at any given time.
  13. 22. A numerical label that is assigned to devices so they can connect and communicate on a network.
  14. 23. The way a file is organized. They are indicated by an extension such as .jpg, .gif, .png., .mp3, .wav, .wma, .mp4, .avi, and .wmv.
  15. 26. Software that allows an operating system to communicate with hardware devices, such as printers, video cards, scanners, and cameras.
  16. 29. The ability to have good interpersonal skills, ask good questions, listen well, cultivate trust, and work well in groups.
  17. 33. The smallest container within a computer's storage system that is used to store information such as data, settings, and commands used in a computer program. The smallest container that can be copied, deleted, or moved within a file system.