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Across
  1. 2. random access memory
  2. 5. a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorised access while permitting outward communication.
  3. 7. What are the four things a computer does?
  4. 11. a device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
  5. 15. What is the WWW
  6. 18. unique string of characters that identify each computer
  7. 19. What is a download?
  8. 21. a system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network
  9. 22. uniform resource locator
  10. 26. bits What is a byte?
  11. 27. a way of scrambling data so that only authorized parties can understand the information
  12. 31. turns domain names into IP addresses, which browsers use to load internet pages
  13. 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.
  14. 35. Name two output devices
  15. 36. a combined device for modulation and demodulation
  16. 37. Name two ways to backup your information on a computer
  17. 38. hypertext markup language
  18. 39. Name two input devices?
  19. 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.
  20. 41. Read-only memory
Down
  1. 1. a piece of data from a website that is stored within a web browser that the website can retrieve at a later time.
  2. 3. What is a hard drive?
  3. 4. What is the difference between hardware and software.
  4. 6. computer power on or restarting it
  5. 8. a computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network
  6. 9. What is the keyboard shortcut for print? Copy? And Paste?
  7. 10. Give 2 examples of search engines.
  8. 12. What is the internet?
  9. 13. software that is specifically designed to harm a computer system.
  10. 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.
  11. 16. the software that supports a computer's basic functions
  12. 17. What is machine language?
  13. 20. one million bytes.
  14. 23. What is the CPU?
  15. 24. What is a bit?
  16. 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.
  17. 28. Portable Document Format
  18. 29. a set of programs that help a communications service provider monitor, control, analyze and manage a telephone or computer network.
  19. 30. Give two examples of browsers
  20. 32. the gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the internet, and those who do not.
  21. 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.