Across
- 2. hard drive has an "arm" or, in the case of a computer, am "Actuator".
- 3. hundred fifty five how many bits in a byte?
- 4. Basic Input/Output System
- 6. malicious software that enters a user's computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent
- 7. scanner search through your system to locate and remove any malicious threats on your device.
- 8. measures the number of cycles your CPU executes per second
- 9. Defragmenter Rearranges fragmented data on a hard disk drive (HDD) so that pieces of files are stored next to each other, improving file access speed.
- 10. is a form of computer storage that allows short-term data access.
- 11. gigahertz, which is a unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI).
- 12. a type of data storage device that is used in laptops and desktop computers.
Down
- 1. the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies
- 2. a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
- 5. software reduces file sizes and bundles multiple files into a single archive for easier storage and transfer.
- 6. a storage device containing nonvolatile flash memory, used in place of a hard disk because of its much greater speed.
- 8. a hardware or software component that stores data so that future requests for that data can be served faster;