Across
- 5. System software that provides the basic instructions for starting up the computer and processing the basic input and output activity.
- 8. The temporary computer memory that ; stores work in progress
- 9. Buying software written for the type of computer being used
- 11. The term used to describe the tangible or physical parts of a computer system.
- 13. Requirements that allow the computer to function with one program open at a time, but it may not run as fast as desired.
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- 1. Security programs designed to limit access to authorized users are:
- 2. A program that allows the computer to communicate with a peripheral and tell it what to do.
- 3. Type of software used generically by most users for basic functions such as word processing, preparing presentations, or electronic spreadsheets.
- 4. The power supply battery that backup systems that are used for computers to guard against loss of “work-in-process” files when there is a short-term power loss or a long-term outage are known as:
- 6. Direct input from one program into another program
- 7. Software Software program that perform functions in the background related to the operation of the computer
- 10. The computer chip that interprets computer instructions and processes data
- 12. User license agreement with the software vendor that authorizes and specifies the terms for the legal use of software.