Unit 10-15

Across

4. A part of a recording device that senses data on a carrier medium such as a disk or tape.
7. A part of a computer that reads information on a hard disk, or a separate device that can be connected to a computer in order to do this.
9. Refers to storage media that can be re-recorded many times.
11. A synonym to DVD burner.
13. A system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
14. A term that used to describe memory content that is lost when the power is interrupted or switched off.
15. A scooped-out place in which data is stored.
16. A type of computer memory that can retrieve stored information even after having been power cycled.
18. The time that is needed to get information that is stored in a computer.
19. Transferred to another device.
25. A small storage device that uses nonvolatile semiconductor.
27. A rough path or road, typically one beaten by use rather than constructed.
28. A long, narrow area at the top of a computer screen that contains lists of instructions to the computer.
30. A rigid rotating disk on which data is stored in a disk drive; a hard disk (considered as a physical object).
32. A piece of computer equipment that you use for copying data from a computer onto a DVD.
33. A place on a computer where files or programs can be stored.
34. A separate area on a computer screen that shows information and can be moved around.
36. A piece of text, such as a page number or a title, that appears at the top of every page in a document.
39. A feature of some software programs that allows you to see what a document on the computer screen will look like when it is printed out.
41. A type of mass storage device similar to a hard disk drive, but it does not have any moving parts.
43. A computer disc that is read by a laser (= a narrow beam of light). It can store sound, video, or computer data and programs.
47. A piece of text, such as a page number or a title, that appears at the bottom of every page of a document or book.
48. To put a number of things in an order or to separate them into groups.
50. An area on a spreadsheet where data can be entered.
51. Function that allows you to extract information according to criteria.
52. A line of written or printed text after leaving extra space, compared with the place where other lines begin.
54. A large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts.
55. A small plastic disk with a shiny surface on which information, especially high-quality sound, is recorded.
56. To remove the good or bad effects of an action or several actions.
57. The way in which information is arranged and stored on a computer.
59. A computer system or hard drive consisting of a combination of analog and digital computer systems or some types of hard drive.
60. The way in which information is made available to the user on the screen of a computer, mobile phone, etc.

Down

1. A small piece of equipment that you connect to a computer or other piece of electronic equipment to copy and store information.
2. The rate at which circuits or other devices operate when handling digital information.
3. A list of choices on a computer screen that is hidden until you choose to look at it.
5. A copy of information held on a computer that is stored separately from the computer.
6. A peripheral device that reads and writes a memory card made of flash memory chips.
8. A large amount of information stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be easily looked at or changed.
10. A connection that allows you to move easily between two computer documents or two pages on the internet.
12. A small soft piece of plastic that is protected by a hard cover and is used to store computer information.
17. The reproduction of an already recorded sound or image.
20. A file system cataloging structure which contains references to other computer files, and possibly other directories.
21. A program used for preparing documents and letters, or a computer for doing this.
22. A long, thin strip at the side of a computer window, used for moving its contents up, down, or across.
23. A row of icons on a computer screen.
24. A drive technology that reports its own degradation, enabling the operating system to warn the user of potential failure.
26. A computer program, used especially in business, that allows you to do financial calculations and plans.
29. Strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye.
31. An optical disc format designed to display high definition video and store large amounts of data.
35. A collection of information stored on a computer in alphabetical order.
37. A view on a computer screen that contains icons representing files, programs, and other features of the computer.
38. An optical disc recorder that uses optical disc recording technologies to digitally record analog or digital signals onto blank writable DVD media.
40. A type of databases that allows the user to find and organize data in many different ways.
42. A powerful, narrow beam of light that can be used for sroring data on disks.
44. A small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you point to and click on with a mouse to give the computer an instruction.
45. A set of icons at the bottom of the screen that gives you access to the things you use most.
46. A symbol, often a small, black circle, used in text to show separate things in a list.
47. A division of a database that contains a particular type of information, such as names or numbers.
49. A document or a part of document showing work that needs to be done or that has been done.
53. A disc used for storing and playing music, films, or information.
58. To keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer.