Across
- 3. chip which is the master control circuit of a computer
- 7. connects computers without the use of cables or wires
- 8. protecting a business or organization's data assets
- 13. covers the small area around a user's workspace
- 15. local, privately owned networks
- 17. network which provides connections between computers in multiple locations
- 19. device dividing traffic on a local area network
- 20. extremely fast computer, can support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously
- 21. multi-user computer designed to handle hundreds of users at the same time
Down
- 1. machine which can be programmed to control symbols
- 2. programs which direct the operation of computers; instructions for a computer
- 4. method of travel for informaton from computer-to-computer; consists of light waves, radio waves, microwaves, etc
- 5. small, single-user computer used in homes and businesses
- 6. variation of the unix operating system
- 9. physical and mechanical components of a computer such as the monitor, mouse, chips, etc
- 10. a person who designs, writes and installs computer programs and applications
- 11. serves as a security device between a computer and internet sites or between multiple computer networks
- 12. powerful, single-user computer
- 14. worldwide, publicly access network
- 16. system for communication between two or more computers
- 18. tags and instructions developed by the creator which tell the foundation of the system and how it was created
- 22. designed to be a small, flexible system for use by computer programmers