Across
- 1. A set of computers on a network that are managed as a unit.
- 3. A software program that allows you to surf the web. Popular web browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.
- 5. A broad term to describe a system of storing data on a different server and accessing it via a network. The server could be offsite or onsite.
- 7. A saved link to a particular Web page. Microsoft Internet Explorer denotes bookmarks as "favourites."
- 8. The most common way of connecting computers on a network with a wired connection. It is a type of local area network (LAN) technology, providing a simple interface for connecting multiple devices.
- 10. A point within a network that interconnects with other networks.
- 12. A barrier that acts as a security system to protect trusted computer systems and networks from outside connections and untrusted networks, such as the Internet.
Down
- 2. Software whose source code is open to the public. This means others can modify it, and it is often designed communally. Open-source software is typically free.
- 4. A small file left on a user’s machine by a website. The file stores information sent by the website, and each time the user returns to the site, the site can access the file and add information.
- 6. A computer’s way of storing information, often temporarily, so it can be quickly accessed.
- 9. A way of sending messages over the internet. Popular email programs include Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Gmail and Yahoo Mail.
- 11. (short for binary digit) is the smallest unit of measurement in computing. 8 bits make up 1 byte.