Computer Terms

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Across
  1. 3. Read-only memory
  2. 5. The most commonly used type of computer and is used to process information
  3. 8. An instance of a program running in a computer
  4. 11. The smallest unit of data in a computer
  5. 13. A collection of instructions that performs a specific task when executed
  6. 14. A device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper
  7. 18. Is generally defined as any auxiliary device such as a computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way
  8. 20. A graphics program used for creating illustrations
  9. 21. An input device that is most often used with a personal computer
  10. 23. A device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display
  11. 26. The physical surface on which visual information is presented
  12. 28. Any physical device capable of storing information temporarily or permanently
Down
  1. 1. A way to organize computer files
  2. 2. A computer printer for printing vector graphics
  3. 4. The common storage unit in a computer
  4. 6. Graphical User Interface
  5. 7. A typewriter-style device which uses an arrangement of keys to act as an electronic switch
  6. 9. Any computer-generated information displayed on screen, printed on paper or in machine readable form, such as disk and tape
  7. 10. Visual presentations on a surface, such as a computer screen
  8. 12. A variety of forms, from commands you enter from the keyboard to data from another computer or device
  9. 15. A boundary across which two independent systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
  10. 16. They receive audio input from the computer's sound card and produce audio output in the form of sound waves
  11. 17. A graphical output device for transferring digital images to photographic film
  12. 19. A group of binary digits or bits operated on as a unit
  13. 21. Modulator-demodulator
  14. 22. A person who uses a computer or network service
  15. 24. A set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources
  16. 25. Random Access Memory
  17. 27. The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer