Across
- 2. timing mechanism that synchronizes the operations of a computer's components.
- 6. Engineering- The act of manipulating or influencing
- 9. Card- a hardware component that processes and displays images, videos, and animations on your computer monitor
- 10. a program that a computer's microprocessor uses to start the computer system after it is powered on
- 11. allows computers to represent and manipulate text from different writing systems, including alphabets.
- 12. speed-the speed at which helps the device synchronize operation of a computer components
- 14. smallest unit of memory and it stores 1 piece of information
- 15. practice of sending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a legitimate and reputable source, usually through email and text messaging
- 16. type of malware which prevents you from accessing your device and the data stored on it, usually by encrypting your files.
- 18. delay that happens between when a user takes an action on a network or web application and when it reaches its destination
- 19. math, decisions and calculations
Down
- 1. Sink-a component used in electronic devices to dissipate heat and prevent overheating
- 3. form of malware or hardware that keeps track of and records your keystrokes as you type.
- 4. all the important parts of a computer
- 5. in order to gain control over a computer system
- 7. that control the flow of electric current in a circuit
- 8. a 8-bits code used to represent a letter or punctuation marks
- 12. temporary storage area that holds frequently accessed data for faster retrieval.
- 13. drive-a device that uses laser light to read or write data to or from optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. Control unit- gets instructions, tells ALU what to do
- 17. any program designed to harm, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer, network, or data.
