Computer Vocabulary

1. (of a machine, system, or software) fail suddenly
3. relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past
6. the working surface of a desk
8. a self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit
9. a wall or partition designed to inhibit or prevent the spread of fire
10. a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter
11. a symbol or graphic representation on a screen of a program
12. (with reference to a computer system) boot or be booted again
13. a device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous process
15. the software that supports a computer's basic functions
16. is ``the abbreviation for central processing unit
17. an information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links
19. a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network
21. place in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order for preservation and easy reference
22. irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients

1. an electronic device for storing and processing data
2. a tool for displaying related resources under the network hardware devices
4. a folding cover typically made of cardboard, for storing loose papers.
5. a flash drive that can be used with any computer that has a port
7. a packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser
11. a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities
14. is an input device that is most often used with a personal computer
18. copy (data) from one computer system to another
20. a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect