Year 8 Exam Revision

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Across
  1. 1. The brain of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations for the device
  2. 5. A release that adds new features or improvements to an existing program
  3. 6. The programs and applications that run on a computer
  4. 11. Data collected directly and firsthand by the person or organisation doing the research
  5. 14. A group of computers or devices connected together to communicate and share resources
  6. 15. A person who attempts to gain unauthorised access to computer systems or intercept data on a network
  7. 16. The component responsible for generating and rendering images and video on your screen
  8. 17. A spreadsheet function that adds all values within a selected range of cells
  9. 18. When a criminal steals someone's personal information to fraudulently pose as that person
  10. 19. A security method that requires two separate forms of verification before granting access to an account
  11. 20. The process of converting an encrypted coded message back into its original readable form
  12. 21. Where your files are kept permanently so they are not lost when your device is turned off
  13. 22. Raw facts and figures that have been collected but not yet processed or given meaning
  14. 23. A device's short-term memory that temporarily holds data and programs currently being used
Down
  1. 2. Data that can identify a specific individual, such as a full name, contact details, or passwords
  2. 3. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect a device or network
  3. 4. A secret combination of characters used to authenticate and control access to an account or device
  4. 6. A small fix released specifically to repair bugs or close security vulnerabilities in a program
  5. 7. A wireless internet connection available to the public that carries the risk of hackers intercepting your data
  6. 8. Data that has been collected, interpreted, or published by someone other than the original researcher
  7. 9. The physical components that make up a computer system
  8. 10. A digital tool used to organise, analyse, and calculate data arranged in rows and columns
  9. 12. The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorised access
  10. 13. An expression entered into a spreadsheet to perform a calculation, always beginning with the = symbol
  11. 21. A person who uses deception via methods such as email, text messages, or social media to trick victims