Across
- 3. External or internal hardware connected to a computer system
- 7. Volatile memory used for active processes and programs
- 8. System software designed to maintain and optimize computer performance
- 9. Technique used to reduce file size for storage or transmission
Down
- 1. Process that verifies a user’s identity before granting access
- 2. Mechanism that determines what actions different users can perform on a system
- 4. Program that detects and removes harmful software from a computer
- 5. Location where data and programs are kept permanently
- 6. Software that enables communication between the operating system and hardware devices