Across
- 4. (App): A specific type of software designed to help the user perform a task, like drawing or word processing.
- 6. The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over an internet connection in a certain amount of time.
- 7. (Random Access Memory): The computer’s short-term memory used to store data that is currently being used for quick access.
- 8. The physical parts of a computer system that you can touch, such as the keyboard, mouse, and internal chips.
- 11. Software specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system (short for "malicious software").
- 13. The process of writing instructions in a language that a computer can understand.
- 14. The main software that manages all other programs and hardware (e.g., Windows, macOS, or Linux).
- 16. The smallest unit of data in a computer, represented as either a 0 or a 1.
- 18. The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized people from reading it.
- 19. A step-by-step set of rules or instructions to be followed to solve a problem or complete a task.
Down
- 1. A group of 8 bits; it is the standard unit used to measure data storage (like Megabytes or Gigabytes).
- 2. A set of instructions or programs that tell the hardware what to do (e.g., video games, web browsers).
- 3. A unique string of numbers that identifies each computer or device using the internet.
- 5. (Central Processing Unit): Often called the "brain" of the computer, it carries out instructions and processes data.
- 8. The long-term storage where the computer keeps your files, photos, and apps even when it’s turned off.
- 9. The main circuit board that connects all the different parts of a computer together.
- 10. Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of on your local hard drive.
- 12. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to prevent unauthorized access.
- 15. A device that directs data traffic between your local network and the internet.
- 17. Any external device that connects to a computer, like a printer, scanner, or webcam.
