Across
- 5. Flooding the internet with copies of the same message
- 6. Less storage but faster processing
- 8. When two or more PCs are connected and share resources without going through a separate server computer
- 11. The attempt to get sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details
- 12. To tell your computer to treat the hard drive into separate entities
- 15. A common connection point for devices in a network
- 17. A computer networking device that connects devices together on a computer network
- 18. A networking hardware device that allows a Wi-Fi compliant device to connect to a wired network
- 19. A very small or concise description, representation, or summary
- 20. A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
Down
- 1. The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
- 2. Such things as database programs, word processors, Web browsers and spreadsheets
- 3. A cellular phone 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
- 4. The operating system and all utility programs that manage computer resources at a low level
- 7. A computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling
- 9. A system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems
- 10. More storage but slower processing
- 13. The norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use
- 14. A special computer designed for technical or scientific applications
- 16. A device that routes packets across networks