Across
- 6. data that a computer sends.
- 9. a collection of related data contained in one or more files or a database.
- 11. an organizational element of a computer operating system used to group files together.
- 12. person operating the computer or device.
- 13. a group of 8, 16, 32, 64 bits. Memory on the computer is divided into this.
- 14. an output hardware device that connects to a computer to generate sound.
- 18. an unambiguous, ordered sequence of computational instructions necessary to achieve such a solution.
- 22. electronic technology that generates, stores, and processes data in terms of two states
- 25. data that a computer receives.
- 26. the act of drawing on graphics software in a computer.
- 27. the delivery of different services through the Internet, including data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software.
- 28. short term memory where data is stored as the processor needs it.
Down
- 1. an image or visual representation of an object
- 2. used to store data or programs on a temporary or permanent basis
- 3. a device used to enter characters and functions into the computer system by pressing buttons
- 4. a small, movable device that lets you control a range of things on a computer
- 5. Between the user and the computer operating language that we would prefer not to have to use, like having an interpreter in a foreign country where we don’t understand the language
- 7. used to print graphical output on paper.
- 8. two or more computers that are connected with one another for the purpose of communicating data electronically
- 10. a class of electronic devices that convert digital data signals into modulated analog signals suitable for transmission over analog telecommunications circuits.
- 13. the smaller unit. It is the building block of all pieces of data.
- 15. the physical surface on which visual information is presented.
- 16. receives data and permanently writes it on a chip, and it lasts even after you turn off your computer.
- 17. the instance of a computer program that is being executed by one or many threads. It contains the program code and its activity.
- 19. used to enter information and instructions into a computer for storage or processing
- 20. uses a light beam to scan codes, text, or graphic images directly into a computer or system.
- 21. the common storage unit in a computer
- 23. accepts text files or images from a computer and transfers them to a medium such as paper or film.
- 24. type of user interface through which users interact with electronic devices via visual indicator representations.