Across
- 1. (7) - Powerful computers that provide services and resources to other devices on a network
- 6. (6,7) - Software allowing the operating system to communicate with hardware peripherals
- 7. (13,7) - Technology designed to assist users with disabilities or impairments
- 8. (6,4,6,4) - Operating system allowing one user to carry out one task at a time
- 9. (6,10) - Data handling process completed directly by human effort
- 11. (7,7) - Hardware used to save and retrieve digital data
- 14. (4,5) - Interface that allows users to select options from lists or menus
- 15. (5,7) - Hardware used to enter data and instructions into a computer system
- 20. (14) - Process of introducing and setting up a new IT system
- 21. (8,12) - Newly developing technologies expected to significantly affect IT systems
- 24. (12) - Ability of a computer system to run multiple tasks at the same time
- 26. (7,4) - Text based interface where users type instructions directly into the system
- 27. (6,7) - Hardware that presents processed data to users
- 29. (10) - Practice of connecting computers and devices to share resources and data
- 31. (15,7) - Digital devices capable of performing several tasks within one system
- 33. (7,8) - Programs designed to maintain, protect or optimise computer systems
- 34. (4,7) - Process of collecting and recording information into a computer system
- 35. (4,10) - Overall quality and ease of interaction between a person and a system
- 36. (13) - Ability of hardware or software to work correctly with other systems
- 38. (11,8) - Software owned and controlled by an individual or company
- 39. (10,7) - External hardware connected to a computer system to extend functionality
- 40. (10,4,9) - Visual interface using icons, windows and menus for interaction
- 41. (8,9) - General purpose digital devices designed for individual use
Down
- 2. (13,7) - Digital systems designed for media playback, gaming and leisure activities
- 3. (6,7) - Portable electronic devices used for communication and computing tasks
- 4. (11,8) - Programs designed to help users complete specific tasks
- 5. (4,4,9,6) - Operating system designed to process data instantly with minimal delay
- 10. (10,7) - Technology used to determine routes and locations using digital mapping
- 12. (4,7) - Standard structures used for storing different types of digital files
- 13. (6,10) - Operating system function responsible for allocating and controlling memory usage
- 16. (9,6) - Core software responsible for managing hardware and software resources
- 17. (5,4) - Operating system that supports multiple users at the same time
- 18. (12) - Ability of devices and systems to connect and communicate with each other
- 19. (13,7) - Hardware used to send, receive or exchange digital information
- 22. (9,10) - Data handling process completed by computer systems with little human intervention
- 23. (12) - Measure of efficiency and output achieved using technology
- 25. (6,4,5,7) - Operating system allowing one user to run several tasks simultaneously
- 28. (4,6) - Software with source code freely available for modification and sharing
- 30. (8) - Protection of systems, devices and data from unauthorised access or threats
- 32. (7,7) - Electronic devices used to capture still images or video digitally
- 37. (9) - Process of transferring data or systems from one environment to another