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Crossword
What did the pencil sharpener say to the pencil? "Stop going in circles and get to the
point!"
Using the Across and Down clues, write the correct words in the
numbered grid below.

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ACROSS
1. software that can be copied and used without
payment to the author (8)
3. file which is linked to, and sent with, an e-mail
message (10)
5. a computer program that prevents unauthorised
entry into a computer system, stealing
information or causing damage (8)
6. frequently asked questions (3)
10. the amount of data that can pass through a
channel at one time (9)
12. to start up a computer (4)
13. 1024 kilobytes or one million bytes (8)
15. temporary memory used to access frequently
used instructions, thus speeding up processing
time. Also denotes temporary storage of world
wide web pages by browser software (5)
16. a small file that a website automatically sends
to your computer when you connect to the
website, containing information about your use
of the Internet (6)
17. a program that enters your computer and
damages and destroys stored information (5)
18. clarity and sharpness of pictures and text as
they appear on the screen or on paper, often
measured in dots per inch (dpi) (10)
DOWN
2. conversion of data into a format that cannot be
read except with a special program. Used on the
internet for secure transactions (10)
4. sudden failure of software or hardware, often
resulting in no response to mouse or keyboard
actions (5)
7. the smallest unit of an image on a computer
screen (5)
8. 1024 megabytes or one thousand million bytes
(8)
9. a copy of information on your computer that you
make in case you lose the information (6)
10. unit of information equal to eight bits (4)
11. computer or software settings as set in the
factory or by the software creator (7)
12. the smallest unit of computer information (3)
14. error or fault in computer software which
causes it to malfunction (3)

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