Across
- 3. the alphanumeric keys or buttons used to input data [QWERTY = 1st 6 keys]
- 5. n. the programs, routines etc for a computer, not the hardware
- 6. binary digit, the basic binary unit for storing data, either 0 or 1 - see byte
- 7. device that converts data to a form that can be transmitted by telephone etc operating system n. software that communicates with hardware, enabling applications to run
- 9. What You See Is What You Get [data prints out exactly as on the screen]
- 10. a program dedicated to a specific task [eg: word processing, graphics etc]
- 12. an area in memory used for temporary storage [eg: rapid input from keyboard]
- 13. part of a computer for (temporary) storing of data - see ram
- 15. the surface area of the visual display unit on which the image is formed
- 16. random access memory [it goes away when one switches off]
Down
- 1. disk n. fixed, magnetic disc inside a PC for (permanent) storing of data
- 2. the mechanical and electronic parts of a computer, not the software input n. data entered into a computer (by keyboard, floppy disk etc) - also v.
- 4. data delivered by a computer (by printer, screen etc) - also v.
- 8. software that contains coded instructions to control a computer - also v.
- 11. equipment linked to a computer [eg: printer, scanner, modem, mouse etc]
- 12. 8 bits - kilobyte (approx. 1,000 bytes), megabyte (1 million), gigabyte (1 billion)
- 14. electronic mail; system of sending messages through the internet; e-mail