Computer Basics Crossword

the part of a computer that does most of the data processing
display consisting of a device that takes signals from a computer and displays them on a CRT screen
the most common input device containing the letters of the alphabet
a hand operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of the cursor on the computer screen
a cord that connects devices to the CPU (2 words)
_______________ cable commonly connects digital devices and external hard drives to the computer
A cable that allows information travel from one computer to another
A cable that is most commonly used to connect a monitor to the computer (commonly called the blue ended cable)
computer hardware that consists of and spins a magnetic or optical disk so that information can be written and retrieved (2 words)
portable storage device that plugs into a USB port (2 words)
a general term for computer add-ons like printers, external hard drives, drawing pads, etc
output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium
an electronic device that creates a digital representation from a physical medium
an output device that allows you to hear voice, music, and sounds that are generated by your computer
programs that provide instructions that the computer executes
a collection of electronically stored information
grid of number, text, and formulas in rows and columns (2 words)
the most basic computer program that allows all other programs to work (2 words)
PC computers mainly use this program as its backbone
the rules governing good manners, honesty, and courtesy regarding internet use
the illegal copying and distribution of software, music, or media
a program that attaches itself to other programs and infects a computer
computer programs that are designed to infiltrate and harm a computer
companies that offer internet access for a monthly fee usually (3 words)
general term where information is stored remotely and not on a physical computer so it can be accessed anywhere
physical pieces or parts of the computer
pointer or blinking line on a computer screen marking input area
entering information into a computer
the result of a computer program that displays on a screen, printer, or other device
a picture or graphic that represents a computer program
pressing the mouse button
temporary memory (I referred it to the carburetor) where the more you have the faster your computer can process information
device that allows a computer connect to the internet
an object on a computer that stores data, information, settings, or commands in a computer program