Across
- 4. Manipulation of input data by a computer's CPU
- 6. The main circuit board of a computer, housing the CPU, memory, and other essential components
- 8. A network of networks, typically referring to the global Internet
- 12. A basic networking device that connects multiple computers in a LAN, broadcasting data to all connected devices
- 14. The physical or logical arrangement of a network
- 15. Software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware devices
- 18. Data or signals received by a computer for processing
- 19. A family of networking technologies commonly used in LANs
- 20. The time it takes for data to travel from its source to its destination
Down
- 1. Permanent software programmed into a read-only memory, providing low-level control for a device's specific hardware
- 2. A socket on a motherboard that can hold an expansion card to add functionality to a computer system
- 3. A collection of integrated circuits on a motherboard that manage data flow
- 5. A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks
- 7. A non-volatile storage device that stores data permanently
- 9. The information produced by a computer after processing
- 10. A unit of data transmitted over a network, containing both control information and user data
- 11. An individual processing unit within a CPU
- 13. The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path
- 16. device that processes data and performs tasks
- 17. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules