Across
- 3. a preliminary version or model of a product, system, or design used for testing and evaluation before final production
- 6. a compact integrated circuit designed to control various functions within a system, such as processing inputs and outputs, running programs, and managing communication
- 8. a step-by-step procedure or set of rules used to solve a problem or perform a task
- 10. a collection of instructions and data that tell a computer how to perform specific tasks
- 12. a collection of pre-written code that provides a foundation for developing applications
Down
- 1. the process of creating graphical representations of data or algorithms to aid in understanding and analysis
- 2. mechanical and electronic components put together to create a fully functioning system or device
- 4. software that is freely available for use, modification, and distribution by anyone
- 5. abbreviation for Integrated Development Environment
- 7. the point of interaction between a user and a digital device or software application, allowing users to input commands and receive feedback
- 9. a set of instructions written in a programming language that tells a computer how to perform a specific task or function
- 11. physical components of a computer system, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU