Across
- 2. a convenient computer that is more useful and is almost as powerful as a desktop computer
- 3. an electronic device that manipulates information, or data
- 5. an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols (together, these are called characters) into a computer
- 6. a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks
- 10. A modem is a hardware which connects to a computer, broadband network or wireless router. Modems can convert information between analogue and digital formats in real time making a seamless two-way network communication
- 11. an electronic device with a screen used for display (as of television pictures or computer information)
- 12. simply a new way of storing files and other digital content
- 14. the ability to navigate our digital environments in a way that's safe and responsible and to actively and respectfully engage in these spaces
- 17. a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers (laptops and desktops), mobile devices (smart phones and wearables), and other equipment (printers and video cameras) to interface with the Internet
- 19. any internal or external equipment or devices you can use perform major functions such as input, storage, processing, communication, output, connection and more.
- 20. a computer network that links devices within a building or group of adjacent buildings
- 21. a device that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications
- 22. a small digital video camera that connects to a computer
- 23. a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols
Down
- 1. A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways
- 4. a sequence of characters or encoded information identifying when a certain event occurred, usually giving date and time of day, sometimes accurate to a small fraction of a second.
- 6. a program that searches for and identifies items in a database that correspond to keywords or characters specified by the user, used especially for finding particular sites
- 7. A device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
- 8. text files with small pieces of data — like a username and password — that are used to identify your computer as you use a network
- 9. when a person takes information and images, typically from other people, and uses them to create a new identity for themselves
- 13. the address of a web page
- 15. a security system that requires two separate, distinct forms of identification in order to access something.
- 16. the control center of the computer
- 18. a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication