Across
- 2. - can be used to create complete applications that may run on a single computer or be distributed among servers and clients in a network.
- 4. - a system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols substituted for other words, letters, etc., especially for the purposes of secrecy.
- 5. - a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet.
- 7. - the introductory page of a website, typically serving as a table of contents for the site.
- 10. - a format for compressing image files.
- 12. - In networking terminology, wireless is the term used to describe any computer network where there is no physical wired connection between sender and receiver, but rather the network is connected by radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communications.
- 16. -In data communications, bits per second (abbreviated bps or bit/sec) is a common measure of data speed for computer modems and transmission carriers.
- 19. - refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including virtual computer hardware platforms, storage devices, and computer network resources.
- 21. - the way in which something is arranged or set out.
- 22. - a telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources.
- 23. - A cell is the intersection between a row and a column on a spreadsheet that starts with cell A1.
Down
- 1. - a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
- 3. - In data communications, bits per second (abbreviated bps or bit/sec) is a common measure of data speed for computer modems and transmission carriers.
- 4. - a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user, for example showing where typed text will be inserted.
- 6. - a network that connects computers and other devices in a relatively small area, typically a single building or a group of buildings.
- 8. - 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.
- 9. - The Internet's system for converting alphabetic names into numeric IP addresses.
- 11. - a unit of information equal to one billion (109) or, strictly, 230 bits.
- 13. - the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
- 14. - the action or process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.
- 15. - a unit of memory or data equal to 1,024 (210) bytes.
- 17. - an input device that scans documents and images, which can be imported into a computer.
- 18. - a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.
- 20. - the address of a World Wide Web page.
- 23. - CAD (computer-aided design) software is used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations.