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1. encoding standard that provides a unique number for every character across languages and scripts
5. a malware designed to deny a user or organization access to files on their computer
6. a key component of a computer's CPU
7. an electronic pathway through which data can be transferred
8. An internal timing device
10. a program or tool that performs specific tasks to enhance productivity, efficiency, functionality, or maintenance of a computer system
11. the program a computer's microprocessor uses to start the computer system after it is powered on
12. an attack that attempts to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information
14. allows you to use CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs to listen to music or watch a movie
16. a type of storage device used in computers

2. the rate at which a computer's CPU executes instructions
3. computer software developed specifically to aid a user to perform any specific tasks
4. a component used in electronic devices to dissipate heat and prevent overheating
6. uses eight bits to represent a letter or a punctuation mark.
8. a collection of electronic components on a motherboard that manages the flow of data between the CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and peripherals
9. main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer
13. a storage space for units of memory that are used to transfer data for immediate use by the CPU for data processing
15. an expression of how much time it takes for a data packet to travel from one designated point to another