Computer Word Search

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. A software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files (5)
  2. 4. Screen that shows what a computer is doing (7)
  3. 7. Trademark for a powerful operating system (4)
  4. 9. A unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 bytes (8)
  5. 11. An open-source version of the UNIX operating system (5)
  6. 12. A program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task (11)
  7. 15. Machine that stores information and runs programs (8)

Down

  1. 1. A framework of wood or metal that contains a glass ___ and is built into a wall or roof (plural) (7)
  2. 3. Written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation (8)
  3. 5. A security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure (8)
  4. 6. Worldwide network connecting computers (8)
  5. 8. The mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system (8)
  6. 10. Large sweet ___ or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus (10)
  7. 13. The part of a computer that does most of the data ___ (9)
  8. 14. A communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same (7)
  9. 16. Small rodent that squeaks, or a computer pointer (5)