Across
- 3. an output device that displays text and graphics
- 10. acronym is GUI and displays pictures which allow the user to interact with a computer easily
- 13. the first step in the information processing cycle
- 14. hard disk, floppy disk and the cloud are examples of what type of devices
- 17. the third step in the information processing cycle
- 18. output device that produces a hard copy of the processing results
- 19. physical components of the computer
- 20. converts physical documents to a digital format
- 21. instructions and programs for controlling the computer
- 23. decides which computers are allowed to access the hardware and software on the network
- 24. the language the computer understands
- 26. volatile, short term memory that disappears when the computer is turned off
- 27. a network that connects devices in geographically separated areas - for example across regional or national boundaries
Down
- 1. channel through which data is transferred between devices and the processor
- 2. approximately a thousand bytes
- 3. imports voice into a computer
- 4. when a device is plugged in to a computer and configured automatically
- 5. has letters and numbers and is used to enter data
- 6. software that supervises and directs all the other software and the computer hardware
- 7. electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer
- 8. the second step in the information processing cycle
- 9. connects personal computers, workstations, and other devices in a limited geographical area
- 11. CPU stands for
- 12. input device that allows you to hear sound from the computer
- 15. a 1 or a 0
- 16. approximately a billion bytes
- 22. usually has 3 following three components: server, workstation, and communication channel
- 23. input device that looks like a pen and is used on a touch screen
- 25. an electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data as well as produces a result