Math & IT

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  1. 3. The time delay between an input and the corresponding output.
  2. 4. A program that translates code from a high-level language into a lower-level one.
  3. 10. A program that converts low-level symbolic instructions into machine-readable form.
  4. 13. A process where a function calls itself to solve smaller instances of a problem.
  5. 15. A numerical label used to divide an IP address into network and host parts.
  6. 17. Modern firmware that initializes hardware, supports larger storage, and provides an interface before the operating system loads.
  7. 19. The result of multiplying two or more numbers.
  8. 20. A visual pattern of parallel lines representing information that can be read by a scanner.
  9. 21. Two numbers whose greatest common divisor is 1.
  10. 25. Random data added to a password before hashing to increase security.
  11. 29. A connection point within a network that can send, receive, or process data.
  12. 31. A computer that provides resources, data, or services to other machines over a network.
  13. 32. A tool for encoding and decoding digital media files.
  14. 33. A method of reasoning or proof where general conclusions are drawn from specific cases.
  15. 34. The measure of detail in an image or display, given by the number of pixels.
  16. 39. A mounted hardware unit with ports for managing and connecting network cables.
  17. 40. A small external device that adds functionality or enables access to software or networks.
  18. 43. The branch of mathematics dealing with basic number operations.
  19. 44. A mathematical statement asserting that two expressions are equal.
  20. 45. A base-16 numeral system using digits 0–9 and letters A–F.
  21. 46. The creation of a virtual version of hardware, storage, or networks to run multiple systems on one machine.
  22. 49. Firmware that initializes hardware and starts the boot process before the operating system loads.
  23. 50. A set of rules governing communication between devices.
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  1. 1. The point of interaction between two systems, devices, or programs.
  2. 2. An error screen shown by some operating systems when the system encounters a critical failure.
  3. 5. A number that indicates how many times a base is multiplied by itself.
  4. 6. A symbol in logic or mathematics that specifies the quantity of elements under discussion.
  5. 7. A number sequence where each term is the sum of the two preceding terms.
  6. 8. A proven statement used as a stepping stone toward a larger result in mathematics.
  7. 9. The result obtained by dividing one number by another.
  8. 11. The number that is to be taken away in a subtraction.
  9. 12. A condition where two figures or numbers have the same shape, size, or equivalence under a relation.
  10. 14. A communication pathway that transfers data between components inside a computer.
  11. 16. A device that connects devices in a network and forwards data only where needed.
  12. 18. A program that directly executes instructions written in a high-level programming language.
  13. 22. A cyberattack that tricks users into giving away sensitive information by pretending to be trustworthy.
  14. 23. A CPU technology that allows one physical processor core to handle multiple instruction threads simultaneously.
  15. 24. The lowest-level instructions understood directly by a computer’s CPU.
  16. 26. The power to which a base must be raised to produce a given number.
  17. 27. A temporary exchange of information between a user and a system.
  18. 28. The product of all positive integers up to a given number.
  19. 30. A file format containing instructions a computer can run directly.
  20. 35. A method of combining multiple storage drives for improved performance, redundancy, or both.
  21. 36. A rectangular arrangement of numbers or symbols in rows and columns.
  22. 37. A device that directs data between computer networks.
  23. 38. An organized collection of structured information stored electronically.
  24. 41. Using a mobile device to share its internet connection with other devices.
  25. 42. Unencrypted, readable data or text.
  26. 46. A unit of volume representing a value in three-dimensional space.
  27. 47. A piece of software or method that takes advantage of a system vulnerability.
  28. 48. A small memory component powered by a battery that stores system settings such as time and configuration.