Across
- 7. a computer input device used to move a cursor around a screen
- 9. A boundary across which two independent systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
- 12. A device that feeds data into a computer, such as a keyboard or mouse
- 13. a computer printer for printing vector graphics
- 15. A digital, handheld device that is used to record short reminders
- 16. an object on a computer that stores data
- 18. are visual presentations on a computer screen
- 19. a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display
- 20. a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer
- 23. is an instance of a computer program that is being executed
- 24. is used as a metaphor for "the Internet"
- 27. a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over
- 28. an acronym for random access memory
Down
- 1. receive audio input from the computer's sound card and produce audio output in the form of sound waves.
- 2. is a typewriter-style device which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys
- 3. an acronym for read-only memory, computer
- 4. an acronym for graphical user interface
- 5. Data generated by a computer
- 6. defined as a computer device, such as a keyboard or printer, that is not part of the essential computer
- 8. the physical surface on which visual information is presented
- 10. the smallest unit of data in a computer
- 11. a unit of data that is eight binary digits long
- 14. a collection of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer
- 16. a way to organize computer files
- 17. the most commonly used type of computer
- 21. A graphics program that enables you to draw pictures
- 22. defined as a group of two or more computer systems linked together
- 25. a person who uses a computer or network service
- 26. is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily or permanently