Across
- 4. A container used to organize files and other stored items.
- 7. A central location where code or other digital resources are stored and managed.
- 8. The maximum amount of information that can be transmitted over a connection within a given time.
- 9. A pointing device used to control the movement of a cursor on a screen.
- 12. A collection of programs and instructions that enable electronic equipment to perform operations.
- 13. A temporary area that stores frequently accessed information to improve performance.
- 18. A collection of related online pages accessible through a common address.
- 20. The process of converting readable information into an unreadable form to prevent unauthorized access.
- 24. A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or completing a task.
- 25. An electronic machine that processes, stores, and retrieves information.
- 26. An input device used for entering letters, numbers, and commands.
- 27. A small unit of transmitted information sent across a network.
- 28. A unit of digital information consisting of eight bits.
- 29. A duplicate copy created to protect information against accidental loss.
- 31. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source.
- 32. A control structure that repeatedly executes instructions while a condition is satisfied.
- 34. A process of transferring information from a local device to a remote system.
- 35. A group of connected devices that exchange information with one another.
- 36. A device or application that requests services from another connected system.
- 38. A display device that presents visual output from an electronic system.
- 40. A device that directs data between different networks.
- 42. The process of transferring information from a remote system to a local device.
- 43. A small piece of information saved by a website to remember preferences or activity.
- 44. The smallest unit of digital information, representing one of two possible values.
- 46. The physical components of an electronic system that can be touched.
- 47. The worldwide system of interconnected networks used for communication and information exchange.
Down
- 1. An application used to access and display websites and online resources.
- 2. A named collection of digital information stored as a single unit.
- 3. A sequence of commands interpreted and executed automatically.
- 5. An organized collection of structured information that can be efficiently searched and updated.
- 6. A named storage location whose contents may change during execution.
- 10. A location where digital information is kept for future use.
- 11. A standardized set of rules governing communication between connected systems.
- 14. A unique name assigned to a device for identification on a network.
- 15. Software intentionally designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to electronic systems.
- 16. The component responsible for temporarily holding information while operations are performed.
- 17. The creation of simulated computing environments that behave like physical systems.
- 19. A numbering system that uses only two digits to represent information.
- 21. A security system that filters incoming and outgoing connections according to established rules.
- 22. The main component responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations.
- 23. A tool that converts source code into executable machine instructions.
- 26. The central component of an operating system that manages hardware resources.
- 27. A set of coded instructions designed to perform specific operations.
- 30. A secret sequence of characters used to verify identity and restrict access.
- 33. A reusable block of code designed to perform a specific task.
- 36. A model of delivering computing resources and services over the internet.
- 37. A point where users, programs, or devices interact with one another.
- 39. The rules that determine the correct structure of source code.
- 41. A utility used to identify and correct errors in source code.
- 45. A system that provides resources or services to other connected devices.