Across
- 6. The process of converting data so that it cannot be easily read or understood without first being decrypted
- 10. 8 bits
- 11. read only memory
- 13. random access memory
- 15. The process of breaking a problem down into smaller parts to make it easier to solve.
- 17. a base 10 number system
- 19. The process of removing irrelevant or unnecessary information from the problem in order to better understand the basic parts of it.
- 20. A computer or other device which accesses data from a central server
- 21. a picture element
- 22. Two or more computers connected together for the purposes of sharing data or resources.
- 25. A whole number without a decimal point or fraction
- 26. This happens when not enough space has been allocated to store the results of a calculation
- 27. A device which connects two or more different networks together allowing them to communicate with one another.
- 29. A secret word or phrase, usually provided alongside a username
Down
- 1. 1024 x 1024 bytes
- 2. 1024 gibibytes
- 3. a base two number system
- 4. A register. Stores the result of the last operation.
- 5. Software which reorders files stored on a hard disk so that they run in a sensible order to improve performance and efficiency
- 7. A small area of memory within the CPU
- 8. 1024 bytes
- 9. The amount of data which can be transferred via a network in any given time. More bandwidth allows more data to travel across the network at the same time resulting in faster transfer speeds.
- 12. A term for any software which is designed with malicious intent
- 14. The smallest unit of storage, containing a binary 1 or 0.
- 16. Attempting to trick someone in to revealing information such as their password, financial, or other private information by pretending to be someone else
- 18. 4 bits (half a byte)
- 23. 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes
- 24. A way of reducing the size of a file. It is often used with photos, music and video files
- 28. A device which provides computers and other devices with a wired connection to a network.