Across
- 1. The delivery of computing services-including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence-over the internet.
- 7. A block of code designed to perform a specific task.
- 9. A set of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can understand.
- 10. A number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1.
- 13. A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem.
- 14. A type of temporary, high-speed memory that stores data the CPU needs to access quickly.
- 16. The process of finding and fixing errors or "bugs" in a program.
- 19. The set of rules that defines how a program must be written in a specific programming language.
- 20. Information processed or stored by a computer.
- 21. The physical components of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, and hard drive.
Down
- 2. A control structure that repeats a block of code multiple times.
- 3. The practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital attacks.
- 4. A collection of interconnected computers and devices that can share data and resources.
- 5. A control structure that allows a program to execute different code blocks based on whether a condition is true or false.
- 6. A group of 8 bits.
- 8. A storage location in memory that holds a value.
- 11. The core software that manages all the hardware and software resources of the computer.
- 12. The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
- 15. The "brain" of the computer that performs all the calculations and instructions.
- 17. The smallest unit of data in a computer, represented by a single binary digit.
- 18. A unique numerical label assigned to each device participating in a computer network.