Computer science

5. A symbol that represents a value in programming.
9. The process of converting data into a coded form for security.
12. The process of writing instructions for a computer to perform tasks.
13. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic.
15. A collection of interconnected devices that can communicate and share resources.
17. A self-contained block of code that performs a specific task.
18. A number system with a base of 2, using only 0 and 1.
19. A person who explores computer systems to identify vulnerabilities.
20. A program that translates high-level code into machine code.

1. Software that manages computer hardware and software resources.
2. The component of a computer that stores data and instructions.
3. A widely-used programming language known for its platform independence.
4. The process of identifying and fixing errors in code.
6. A control structure that repeats a block of code until a condition is met.
7. A programming technique where a function calls itself.
8. A concept in object-oriented programming where one class inherits properties and methods from another.
10. A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem.
11. The non-tangible components of a computer system, including programs and data.
14. A request for information from a database.
16. The core part of an operating system that manages hardware resources.