IT Final Exam Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 3. The most important part of any modern computer system that controls the other parts of the computer.
- 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.
- 6. A computer program that makes it so people, hardware, and software can interface with each other in a meaningful way.
- 7. A method of asking questions about the data stored in a database.
- 10. The most common type of long-term storage that uses thick magnetic disks encased in a protective housing to store data.
- 12. Software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's consent or knowledge.
- 13. The worldwide system of interconnected computers and public networks.
- 17. A structured set of data held in a computer, usually in a way that is accessible by multiple concurrent users.
- 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.
- 23. When parts of a single file, program, or application are stored in different areas of a physical disk.
- 24. A numbering system that uses two digits, 0 and 1.
- 25. A markup language interpreted by web browsers. Makes up the structure of a web page.
- 27. A characteristic that demonstrates high moral character whether or not a person is being watched.
- 28. The ability to do everything in one's own power to find ways to solve problems using whatever resources are available.
- 30. A company that provides individuals and businesses access to the internet and other related services.
- 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.
- 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.
- 34. The use of deception to gain personal and/or private information for unlawful purposes.
Down
- 1. A way of giving computers precise, line-by-line instructions to follow using programming languages.
- 2. The process of converting information so it cannot be understood without decrypting it using a key, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
- 5. A technology that allows computers, smartphones, and other devices to communicate on a wireless network.
- 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.
- 9. A discipline that is dedicated to meeting the computer needs of businesses, schools, governments, and other organizations.
- 11. An attribute attached to a value that tells the compiler or interpreter how the data should be used in a programming language.
- 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.
- 15. A programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within a web browser.
- 16. The principal communications protocol in the internet protocol suite that is used to route information over the internet.
- 18. A file associated with a web page that describes how HTML elements are to be displayed (How they look).
- 19. A brief written summary of the education, work experience, skills, and qualifications of a potential employee.
- 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.
- 22. A numerical label that is assigned to devices so they can connect and communicate on a network.
- 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.
- 26. Software that allows an operating system to communicate with hardware devices, such as printers, video cards, scanners, and cameras.
- 29. The ability to have good interpersonal skills, ask good questions, listen well, cultivate trust, and work well in groups.
- 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.