S5 Crossword Competiton

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Across
  1. 1. A material (like copper) that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily, or the person leading an orchestra.
  2. 2. A decentralized, secure digital ledger system that records transactions across many computers; the backbone of cryptocurrency.
  3. 3. A type of protective software designed to scan for, detect, block, and delete malicious code from your computer.
  4. 6. Illegal activities, such as identity theft, hacking, or phishing, carried out using computers or the internet.
  5. 8. A measure of electrical power, commonly checked when buying lightbulbs or measuring an appliance's energy consumption.
  6. 9. A solid geometric shape with straight parallel sides and two circular ends, like a soda can or the piston chamber in a car engine.
  7. 10. A step-by-step set of rules or instructions followed by a computer to solve a problem or complete a task.
  8. 11. A structured, organized collection of data stored electronically in a computer system, easily searched by a query language.
  9. 12. A heavy, smoky layer of air pollution often trapped over big cities; a blend of "smoke" and "fog."
  10. 13. To set up, arrange, or customize the hardware or software settings of a computer system for a specific purpose.
  11. 16. A bowl-shaped depression in the earth's surface, a drainage area for a river, or a permanent fixture used for washing your face.
  12. 17. An established set of rules governing how data is transmitted between electronic devices, or the official code of behavior in diplomacy.
Down
  1. 1. The virtual, non-physical environment created by the interconnected computers and networks of the internet.
  2. 4. A detailed, precise description of the requirements, dimensions, or materials for a project or product; often shortened to "spec."
  3. 5. A malicious program disguised as legitimate, safe software to trick users; named after a legendary wooden gift from Greek mythology.
  4. 7. The practice and technology dedicated to defending networks, devices, and data from malicious digital attacks.
  5. 14. To search through a massive amount of information looking for something specific, or to fish by dragging a large net along the sea floor.
  6. 15. A hyphenated adjective used to describe the absolute newest, most advanced, and state-of-the-art stage of a technology.