Across
- 2. contraction of ‘binary digit’. The smallest unit of computer information, equal to either of the digits 0 or 1, called binary because it has only two values, on or off. See also byte.
- 3. software tool which will search the world wide web according to a user’s specifications. Also known as a knowbot, bot or droid. See also search engine.
- 4. display of a sequence of images to give the impression of movement. Simple animation programs are available.
- 5. popular name for an integrated circuit, also called a ‘silicon chip’ as all the circuitry is etched on to a thin slice of silicon.
- 6. software used to search and retrieve information from the world wide web. Netscape, Microsoft Internet Explorer and ANT Fresco are browsers.
- 8. screen representation of a pointer which responds to mouse or keyboard movements
Down
- 1. in computing, the representation of information as discrete digits, or bits. Contrasted with analog.
- 2. unit of information equal to eight bits. Usually, each byte stores one character.
- 4. world wide web see uniform resource locator
- 5. sudden failure of software or hardware, often resulting in no response to mouse or keyboard actions.
- 7. error or fault in computer software which causes it to malfunction.