Theory

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Across
  1. 1. language that assigns numeric value to english letters
  2. 5. convincing one to fall into malware trap
  3. 10. simple digital circuit that converts one or more binary inputs into one output
  4. 13. standard for encoding all letters, digits and symbols
  5. 15. part of motherboard's chipset that manages slower i/o functions
  6. 17. requires user to provide two types of identity verification
  7. 19. part of the motherboard's chipset that manages communication between cpu and ram
  8. 20. a semi-conductor that controls flow of electrical signals
  9. 21. temporary storage that provides faster access to frequently used data
Down
  1. 2. directs the execution of instructions in the CPU
  2. 3. software that manages the computer's hardware and software
  3. 4. time between users input and computer's response
  4. 6. smallest unit that represents two possible values
  5. 7. responsible for rendering images on computer
  6. 8. communication Highway for the CPU
  7. 9. preinstalled firmware on computer's motherboard
  8. 11. computer component that uses laser to read discs
  9. 12. component of CPU that preforms basic arithmetic on binary values
  10. 14. holds data while being processed by the CPU
  11. 16. malicious software
  12. 18. unit that consists of 8 bits