Across
- 2. Programs designed to perform specific tasks for users, such as word processing or spreadsheets.
- 3. A type of software that provides low-level control for a device's hardware and is usually embedded within it.
- 6. A copy of data stored separately to protect against data loss or corruption.
- 9. Software designed to manage and control computer hardware and provide a platform for application software.
- 11. The physical components of a computer system, such as the motherboard, CPU, and memory.
- 14. The process of evaluating software to ensure it meets requirements and is free of defects.
Down
- 1. A device that forwards data packets between different networks, directing traffic on the Internet.
- 4. Software that allows users to access and navigate the World Wide Web, such as Chrome or Firefox
- 5. The standard base-10 numeral system used by humans, consisting of digits from 0 to 9.
- 6. A unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits.
- 7. A standard for connecting peripherals to a computer, allowing data transfer and power supply.
- 8. A preliminary version of a product used to test concepts and gather feedback before full-scale production.
- 10. A structured process for developing software, including phases such as planning, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
- 12. A software development methodology that emphasizes iterative development and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
- 13. A linear and sequential approach to software development where each phase must be completed before the next begins.