Across
- 2. System that lets users make telephone calls over the internet.
- 3. Speed of a processor, in ticks per second
- 4. Input device that reads text written in special magnetic ink often used at the bottom of cheques
- 8. a system whose failure could result in injury or loss of life.
- 10. Software to which the author has waived all rights
- 13. Reducing a processor’s clock speed to save power when not in use.
- 14. Software that is free to use initially, but which must be pay for if use continues.
- 15. a type of calculation designed to help consumers andenterprise managers assess both direct and indirect costs and benefits related to the purchase of any IT component
- 16. A particular combination of hardware and operating system
- 17. Problem that occurs are files are saved on non-contiguous sectors on a disk.
Down
- 1. Utility software used by the operating system to communicate with peripheral devices
- 5. Resolution of an LCD display that produces the best display quality
- 6. Output device. The newer type of monitor which is flat.
- 7. Special lock for securing portable devices to immovable objects to prevent theft
- 9. Collection of application programs that perform related tasks, sold together.
- 11. Interface for connecting storage devices like hard disks.
- 12. Output device. Older type of monitor, now almost obsolete
- 18. Solid state secondary storage device, often used for difital cameras.