Computing in the Modern World: Hardware and Software Concepts
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Across:
1. The digital programs that run on a computer 3. A common filetype for compressed files 5. Individual bits of information stored on a computer 10. A common filetype for programs or applications 11. Any equipment that is connected externally to a computer: printer, scanner, modem, etc. 13. The bar at the bottom of the Windows screen that contains the Start button, address bar, notification area and other toolbars 14. A common file format for audio data 16. An output device that prints text or graphics on paper 19. Data that has been manipulated into a useful form 20. A common file format for text documents 21. One of the most common operating systems, distributed by Microsoft 22. An output device that displays information and programs 23. An input device that is used to type text or numbers into a word processor or other program 24. The program that manages all the other programs on a system
Down:
1. A desktop icon/picture that allows a user to easily select and open a program or file 2. A sub-division of a computer's hard disk into which you put files 4. A common file format for distributing electronic documents (text, images, or multimedia); requires software distributed by Acrobat 6. A piece of software designed to perform a specific task for the user; also known as a program 7. Indicates the standard arrangement of computer or typewriter keys 8. An input device that moves a pointer or arrow around on the monitor 9. The original settings in a system; what will happen if you don't change anything 12. A file format used for documents written in the HTML language; often used for webpages and multimedia documents 15. A common file format for images 17. The physical components of a computer 18. Input device for converting paper documents into electronic documents