tech terms
Across
- 2. random access memory
- 5. a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorised access while permitting outward communication.
- 7. What are the four things a computer does?
- 11. a device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
- 15. What is the WWW
- 18. unique string of characters that identify each computer
- 19. What is a download?
- 21. a system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network
- 22. uniform resource locator
- 26. bits What is a byte?
- 27. a way of scrambling data so that only authorized parties can understand the information
- 31. turns domain names into IP addresses, which browsers use to load internet pages
- 34. a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript to which one has rights and for which one may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.
- 35. Name two output devices
- 36. a combined device for modulation and demodulation
- 37. Name two ways to backup your information on a computer
- 38. hypertext markup language
- 39. Name two input devices?
- 40. the computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.
- 41. Read-only memory
Down
- 1. a piece of data from a website that is stored within a web browser that the website can retrieve at a later time.
- 3. What is a hard drive?
- 4. What is the difference between hardware and software.
- 6. computer power on or restarting it
- 8. a computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network
- 9. What is the keyboard shortcut for print? Copy? And Paste?
- 10. Give 2 examples of search engines.
- 12. What is the internet?
- 13. software that is specifically designed to harm a computer system.
- 14. a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
- 16. the software that supports a computer's basic functions
- 17. What is machine language?
- 20. one million bytes.
- 23. What is the CPU?
- 24. What is a bit?
- 25. Any representation of information that permits the identity of an individual to whom the information applies to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect means.
- 28. Portable Document Format
- 29. a set of programs that help a communications service provider monitor, control, analyze and manage a telephone or computer network.
- 30. Give two examples of browsers
- 32. the gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the internet, and those who do not.
- 33. a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.