Across
- 4. The unit of measurement for computer memory (8 bits).
- 7. The ‘brains’ of a computer. It carries out programmatic steps in order to process data.
- 9. Portable secondary memory that connects to a computer using a standard USB interface.
- 10. Well-defined rules that define how pages are formatted.
- 11. An Internet-enabled computer that executes software for providing access to certain Web documents.
- 14. Collections of wires that carry information in the form of electrical signals.
- 15. A collection of programs that controls how the CPU, memory, and input/output devices work together to execute programs.
- 17. Uses intuitive, visual elements to simplify the process of viewing files and executing programs.
- 18. A collection of software that spans the internet. It enables the interlinking of documents and resources.
- 19. The physical components of the computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, and hard drive.
Down
- 1. A worldwide system of computer networks, otherwise known as the physical connection of computers.
- 2. Accesses a Web page, interprets the HTML formatting information, and displays that formatted page accordingly.
- 3. A device that receives, stores, and processes information.
- 5. Represents a connection to another page and is usually displayed on a Web page as underlined, colored text.
- 6. Allows the user to communicate with the computer by entering commands and then viewing the results.
- 7. Uses high-speed circuitry and is usually built into the CPU.
- 8. Memory packaged on separate chips and communicated with the CPU using lower-speed circuitry.
- 12. Manages the resources and behavior of the computer itself.
- 13. Holds together and allows communication between many of the crucial components of a computer, including the CPU, memory, and connectors for input and output devices.
- 16. The programs that execute on the computer, carrying out tasks such as word processing or accessing the Web.