Across
- 2. a packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser
- 6. a symbol or graphic representation on a screen of a program, option, or window
- 8. an instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of process or quantity
- 10. an electronic device for storing and processing data
- 12. a sudden failure that puts a system out of action.
- 14. the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices comprising a computer system, as the CPU, disk drives, keyboard, or screen
- 16. the software that supports a computer's basic functions
- 17. an information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links
- 20. a folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged in a particular order for easy reference
- 22. a combined device for modulation and demodulation
- 23. noting an image formed by the apparent convergence of rays geometrically, but not actually, prolonged, as the image formed by a mirror
Down
- 1. boot or be booted again
- 2. the abbreviation for central processing unit
- 3. an external flash drive
- 4. a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
- 5. copy from one computer system to another, typically over the Internet.
- 7. self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks
- 9. irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients
- 11. a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities
- 13. a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter
- 15. an integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system.
- 18. a computer that is not portable
- 19. a program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files used to navigate the World Wide Web
- 21. a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
- 22. a small handheld device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen, typically having buttons that are pressed to control functions
