Across
- 4. A standard or set of rules that computers and other devices use when communicating with one another
- 10. A cable used to connect computers on a network with a wired connection
- 13. High-speed internet connection
- 14. A set of computers on a network that are managed as a unit
- 16. A document sent with an email message
- 18. A software program that allows you to surf the web
- 19. The brains of your computer that is responsible for performing calculations and tasks that make programs work
- 24. A link to another location or file on the internet, activated by clicking on a highlighted word
- 25. A way of sending messages over the internet
- 26. A programming language that is commonly used in the development of client-server web applications
- 27. Abbreviation for random access memory
Down
- 1. Load the operating system on a computer
- 2. Save or "pull down" files to your own computer from a remote computer via the Internet
- 3. A common name for "World Wide Web"
- 5. A point within a network that interconnects with other networks
- 6. Wireless communications technology intended to replace cables
- 7. A measure of computer processor storage as well as real and virtual memory
- 8. The number of distinct pixels that make up the display on a computer monitor
- 9. A device that allows computers to transmit information to each other via ordinary telephone lines
- 11. Maximum amount of data that can travel a communications path in a given time
- 12. Abbreviated name for malicious software
- 15. A piece of code or data that is stored on a user's computer when they use the internet
- 17. A barrier that acts as a security system to protect computers on a network
- 18. A saved link to a particular web page
- 20. Abbreviation for central processing unit
- 21. Unsolicited email messages sent for marketing purposes
- 22. A type of email fraud in which the perpetrator sends out emails that appear to come from a legitimate service or reputable company
- 23. Programming code inserted into other programs to cause damage