Across
- 1. A computer's most basic unit of information
- 4. A peripheral used to input data by pressing keys
- 9. Frequently asked question; documents that answer questions common to a particular website or program
- 12. A large structured set of data; a file that contains numerous records that contain numerous fields
- 13. A part of a program that usually causes the computer to malfunction; often remedied in patches or updates to the program
- 15. Transferring data from another computer to your computer
- 16. Any device that holds computer data
- 17. Namable unit of data storage; an element of data storage; a single sequence of bytes
- 20. A small flexible disk used for storing computer data
- 22. A small picture used to represent a file or program in a GUI interface
- 23. A network of computer networks encompassing the World Wide Web, FTP, telnet, and many other protocols
- 25. A peripheral device that reads and/or writes information on a disk
- 26. Network interface card; a board inserted in a computer that provides a physical connection to a network
- 28. A peripheral device that converts output from a computer into a printed image
- 29. The process of loading or initializing an operating system on a computer; usually occurs as soon as a computer is turned on
- 30. A program used to view World Wide Web pages, such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer
Down
- 1. Small unit of data storage; 8 bits; usually holds one character
- 2. A peripheral device used to point to items on a monitor
- 3. Software provided at no cost to the user
- 5. Occurs when a user presses a button on the mouse twice in quick succession; this generates a command to the computer
- 6. A device (usually within the computer case) that reads and writes information, including the operating system, program files, and data files
- 7. Random access memory; the type of storage that changes; when the computer is turned off, the RAM memory is erased
- 8. A collection of computers that are connected
- 10. Complete, self-contained programs that perform a specific function (ie. spreadsheets, databases)
- 11. A peripheral device used to connect one computer to another over a phone line
- 12. Occurs when a user points the mouse at an icon or folder, presses the button and without releasing the button, moves the icon or folder to another place on the computer where the button is released
- 14. Occurs when a user presses a button on a mouse which in turn, generates a command to the computer
- 18. A graphical representation used to organize a collection of computer files; as in the concept of a filing cabinet (computer's hard drive) with files (folders)
- 19. Software program that controls a piece of hardware or a peripheral
- 21. Internet protocol; a computer's unique address or number on the Internet
- 24. A list of operations available to the user of a program
- 27. central processing unit; the brain of the computer; controls the other elements of the computer