Across
- 4. is a common measure of data speed for computer modems and transmission carriers
- 6. is dictionary defined as "having no wires". 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.
- 8. software is used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations
- 12. program instructions
- 13. a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.
- 14. is an input device that scans documents and images, which can be imported into a computer
- 17. a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
- 18. 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. a format for compressing image files.
- 22. 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
- 24. is a device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP's network
Down
- 1. a unit of memory or data equal to 1,024 (210) bytes.
- 2. a unit of information equal to one billion (109) or, strictly, 230 bits.
- 3. Domain name system the internet's system for converting alphabetic names into numeric IP addresses.
- 4. a program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web.
- 5. 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.
- 7. the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access
- 9. is the intersection between a row and a column on a spreadsheet that starts with cell A1.
- 10. 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.
- 11. the introductory page of a website, typically serving as a table of contents for the site
- 15. is a general-purpose computer programming language that is concurrent, class-based, object-oriented, and specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible
- 16. is a network that connects computers and other devices in a relatively small area, typically a single building or a group of buildings
- 19. is a telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources
- 20. a defined structure for the processing, storage, or display of data.
- 23. is the abbreviation of Uniform Resource Locator. It is the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web