Computer Basics Vocabulary Words Part 2

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Across
  1. 3. Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs
  2. 4. Optional software additions that enhance and/or add functionality to a web browser
  3. 5. One trillion bytes
  4. 7. Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a low-power laser light
  5. 9. In the area of graphical user interfaces (GUI), a tabbed document interface or a Tab is one that allows multiple documents to be contained within a single window, using tabs as a navigational widget for switching between sets of documents.
  6. 10. A picture element (dot) on a computer screen or printout. Groups of pixels compose the images
  7. 12. domain Works in the public domain are those whose rights have expired, been forfeited, or are inapplicable
  8. 13. information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search for information by moving from one document to another.
  9. 14. devices Long-term repositories for data. Disks and tape drives are examples
  10. 15. unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard.)
  11. 17. The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution.
  12. 18. Used to expand the computer's input, output, and storage capabilities
  13. 22. licenses A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program
  14. 24. Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task
  15. 26. A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed
  16. 29. One million bytes
  17. 30. Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users
  18. 32. Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines.
Down
  1. 1. Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area, such as multiple buildings.
  2. 2. Device for sending information from the computer, such as a monitor or printer
  3. 6. Master controller for all activities that take place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently
  4. 8. A personal computer, designed to meet the computer needs of an individual
  5. 11. Software that can be copied and shared freely, but must be paid for if you want to use it permanently
  6. 16. A disk that will not allow a user to make changes to files
  7. 19. Underlying software on which other applications can run. Examples are Macs and Pc's
  8. 20. A device that connects at least two networks
  9. 21. Manipulation of data in many ways
  10. 23. Making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory don’t interfere with memory allocated for other programs
  11. 25. Read Only Memory. Memory that includes permanent information only. The computer can only read information from it; it can never write any new information on it
  12. 27. The unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work
  13. 28. Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output
  14. 31. Random Access Memory. Memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily.