Across
- 1. The programs, applications, and operating systems that tell a computer's hardware what to do.
- 3. The planning phase where the layout, architecture, and user interface (UI) of a product are mapped out before building.
- 6. A digital video camera that feeds or streams its image in real time to or through a computer to a network.
- 9. The established link between two devices or systems (like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) that allows them to exchange data.
- 11. To run a program or device through various scenarios to identify errors (bugs) and ensure it meets requirements.
- 13. The physical components of a computer system, such as the motherboard, CPU, and monitor.
- 16. A controlled test or "trial run" of a new feature or piece of hardware to see how it performs under specific conditions.
- 17. The process of building a new digital asset, such as writing a new script or generating a 3D model.
- 18. A handheld input device used to control a cursor on a graphical user interface (GUI).
- 19. The set of physical tools, machinery, and devices required to perform a specific technical task or experiment.
Down
- 2. To apply scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain complex structures, machines, or software systems.
- 4. A handheld device that combines mobile phone capabilities with advanced computing functions like internet access and app execution.
- 5. The ongoing process of writing code and building software features to turn a design into a working product.
- 7. The process of setting up software or hardware on a computer system so it is ready for use.
- 8. A completely new device, process, or software method that has been created to solve a problem.
- 9. To modify code, hardware configurations, or system settings to improve performance or fix a bug.
- 10. A specialized environment (physical or virtual) equipped for scientific research, hardware testing, or software sandboxing.
- 12. A powerful computer or system that provides data, services, or resources to other computers (clients) over a network.
- 14. In computing, this refers to codeāthe specific commands given to a processor to execute a task.
- 15. A sudden, unexpected failure of a software application or an entire operating system, causing it to stop functioning.
