Theory Keywords
Across
- 2. memory used to ttemporarily store instructions of programs currently in use so they can be quickly accessed by the CPU
- 5. a type of computer with a high level of performance as compared to a general-purpose computer
- 6. is a technology that allows you to make voice calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular phone line
- 9. an online place where people sharing the same interest can interact
- 14. a networking device that forwards data packets to the correct network.
- 15. the SQL keyword used to create a query
- 18. a protocol used for automatically assigning IP addresses to clients
- 20. the time it takes for a data packet to travel from a sender to a reciever
- 22. a type of wired connection
- 24. a type of low-cost and very easy to implement communication method, mostly used for IoT
- 27. a type of software used by the user to perform specific tasks
- 29. type of data thta can be organised in a database
- 30. a networking device that connects end devices to a network
- 31. a legal agreement between the software owner and the user that defines the terms and conditions for using the software
- 32. system designed for a specific function within a larger system
- 34. a type of diagram that depicts the steps in a process
- 35. a type of software that are designed to manage system resources, hardware and other software
- 36. a type of key in a database that uniquely identifies each record
- 37. a quick-repair job for a piece of software designed to resolve functionality issues
Down
- 1. software that provides low-level control of computing device hardware
- 3. Fetches, decodes and executes program instructions
- 4. memory used to store computer start-up instructions
- 5. an IP address that does not change
- 7. a type of device that allows users to feed data into a computer system
- 8. breaking down large problems into several smaller, simpler tasks. Often used for systems design.
- 10. a type of secondary storage medium that uses laser beams to record and retrieve digital data
- 11. a hardware device that connects to a computer and used to transfer information into and out of a computer
- 12. a machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares, typically used for storing URLs or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone
- 13. a type of encryption that uses two keys: a public key to encrypt and a private key to decrypt
- 16. software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance
- 17. a diagram used to represent a flow of data through a process or a system
- 19. a type of cable cables that carries digital audio and video signals over
- 21. the tendency for separated technologies to become integrated into one device
- 23. a measure of the maximum amount of data per second that can be transmitted over a network
- 25. technology that uses a network of satellites and receiving devices used to determine the location of something on Earth
- 26. a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, installed on a computer so it can connect to a network
- 28. technology that consists of a tiny radio transponder called a tag, a radio receiver, and a transmitter that allow for tracking or matching of an item or individual
- 30. a type of secondary storage medium that stores data electronically and has no moving parts
- 33. a type of website where the pages can be personalised for each user, and they can create accounts, post comments etc
- 34. a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules