Across
- 4. An output device that displays information from a computer in the form of text, images, video, and graphics
- 7. An input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols
- 9. A computer's central communications connectivity point
- 12. An _________ system is software that supports a computer's basic functions
- 13. A worldwide computer network that transmits a variety of data and media across interconnected devices
- 16. An electronically stored, systematic collection of data
- 18. Microsoft's presentation application
- 19. A software program used to locate and display information on the Internet
- 20. A device that bridges a local network and the internet
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- 1. The most widely used word processing program in the world
- 2. A set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks
- 3. Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus, the system for connecting electronic equipment to devices such as computers
- 5. The machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer
- 6. A small device that a computer user pushes across a desk surface in order to point to a place on a display screen and to select one or more actions
- 8. A program designed to carry out a specific task
- 10. Spreadsheet application designed by Microsoft
- 11. Microsoft's operating system
- 14. A programmable machine that can store, retrieve, and process information
- 15. A system that connects two or more computing devices for transmitting and sharing information
- 17. A jack or socket that peripheral computer hardware plugs into