Across
- 1. – The process of writing instructions for a computer.
- 2. – A harmful program designed to damage or steal data.
- 5. – A secret code used to keep your accounts safe.
- 7. – The physical parts of a computer system.
- 9. – The number system (0s and 1s) that computers use.
- 10. – The smallest unit of computer data (a single 0 or 1).
- 11. – The branch of technology that deals with building robots.
- 17. – The device that sends Wi-Fi signals around your house.
- 18. – Programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.
- 20. – To send data from your computer to the internet.
- 21. – Wireless networking technology for internet access.
- 23. – A popular laptop used in schools that runs on Google’s OS.
- 24. – A tool like Google used to find info online.
- 25. – The tiny dots that make up an image on a screen.
- 26. – The set of keys used to input text.
- 27. – Short for "application," a program on a phone or tablet.
- 28. – A handheld pointing device used to click on things.
- 29. – The web address you type into a browser.
- 31. – Technology that uses discrete values, usually 0 and 1.
- 32. – A step-by-step set of rules to solve a problem.
Down
- 1. – The "brain" of the computer (Central Processing Unit).
- 3. – A powerful computer that "serves" data to other computers.
- 4. – Information processed or stored by a computer.
- 6. – A digital icon or figure representing a person online.
- 8. – To take a file from the internet and put it on your device.
- 10. – A program used to view websites (e.g., Chrome, Safari).
- 12. – Someone who uses the internet to be mean to others.
- 13. – Two or more computers connected together.
- 14. – The screen that shows you what the computer is doing.
- 15. – A portable computer with a touchscreen (e.g., iPad).
- 16. – The blinking line or arrow that shows where you are typing.
- 19. – Scrambling data so only authorized people can read it.
- 22. – A security system that blocks unauthorized access.
- 23. – Storing data on the internet instead of your local drive.
- 30. – Unwanted or "junk" email sent to many people.