Computer Terms

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Across
  1. 3. Connections that bridge one image, page, or word to another by clicking on a highlighted word or phrase
  2. 6. Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate web sites, and protects the network from unauthorized users
  3. 8. Programmable device designed to accept data, perform prescribes mathematical operations at high speed, and display results of operations
  4. 9. The main chip that allows computers to do millions of calculations per second and makes it possible for users to many things
  5. 10. The device with a screen used to show computer images
  6. 14. Part of the computer system such as the keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc
  7. 15. The page setup that permits a document to be printed in a horizontal postition
  8. 16. The default page setup that prints the document vertically
  9. 17. Involving questions of right and wrong behavior, following accepted rules of behavior, morally right and good
  10. 19. Clip art, graphics, or drawings on a computer
  11. 21. To determine the significance, worth or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study
  12. 23. Part of the internet address that identifies where a person's account is located. For example, in the address jdoe@dpi.state.nc.us, this is everything after the @ sign.
  13. 25. Special text when clicked, jumps the user from one related topic to another
  14. 26. To make changes in a document or presentation
  15. 27. A computer file designed to do damage that goes through a computer and possibly a network
Down
  1. 1. A tool used to move the cursor and pointer around the screen
  2. 2. A hardware device used to make a paper copy of what is created on the computer
  3. 4. Hardware device used to enter letters into the computer
  4. 5. An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine
  5. 6. Software written and then donated to the public, so anyone is free to copy it and share it with friends. Same as shareware
  6. 7. Characterized by electronic and especially computerized technology
  7. 9. The electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person often done anonymously
  8. 11. The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
  9. 12. Programs that allow you to accomplish certain tasks such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files, draw pictures and play games
  10. 13. Etiquette governing communications on the Internet
  11. 18. Computer assisted data collection tools
  12. 20. A special computer used to store programs and files and then sends it out to other computers on or all at a time
  13. 22. Relating to sound or reproduction of sound
  14. 24. A navigational system using satellite signals to fix the location of a radio receiver on or above the earth's surface
  15. 25. An unauthorized person who secretly gains access to computer files