Matthew Shirley-Crossword-3rd Period

3. A hub is a common connection point for devices in a network
8. A special computer designed for technical or scientific applications
10. The attempt to get sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details
12. A system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems
13. Less storage but faster processing
15. The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
16. A very small or concise description, representation, or summary
18. Such things as database programs, word processors, Web browsers and spreadsheets
19. A computer networking device that connects devices together on a computer network
20. A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data

1. A cellular phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications
2. When two or more PCs are connected and share resources without going through a separate server computer
4. A device that routes packets across networks
5. The norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use
6. A networking hardware device that allows a Wi-Fi compliant device to connect to a wired network
7. To tell your computer to treat the hard drive into separate entities
9. The operating system and all utility programs that manage computer resources at a low level
11. Flooding the internet with copies of the same message
14. More storage but slower processing
17. A computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling