Across
- 2. – temporary memory that stores data while a computer is running
- 4. – programs and operating systems used by a computer
- 5. – storing data on the internet instead of a local device
- 6. – a group of 4 bits
- 8. – a step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem
- 12. – external devices connected to a computer like printers or scanners
- 15. – software that protects a computer from malware
- 16. – a computer that provides data or services to other computers
- 19. – a computer system built into a device to control its functions
- 21. – a group of 8 bits
- 22. – memory that stores data permanently, even when the computer is off
Down
- 1. – the physical parts of a computer
- 3. – memory that is cleared when the power is turned off
- 7. – number system that uses only the digits 0 and 1
- 9. – a global network that connects millions of computers
- 10. – the smallest unit of data in a computer
- 11. – the smallest unit of a digital image
- 13. – number system that uses digits 0–9 and letters A–F
- 14. – software that converts assembly language into machine code
- 17. – number system uses the digits 0 to 9
- 18. – a device that detects or measures physical properties
- 20. – the set of rules that defines how code must be written