Select the answers to the following questions then click on the Check Answers button at the end to see how many you got right


Note: not all of the answers in the drop down list are valid.
Also, the numbers in brackets are the length of the word.


1. Make a copy of your file(s). (6)
2. An input device like a typewriter. (8)
3. Problem in a computer programme. (3)
4. Assistance key or command. (4)
5. The device that reads or writes information, called A:, C:, F:, etc. (5)
6. A programme used for writing letters. (4)
7. Main computer 'brain'. (3)
8. Round piece of recording medium like a floppy plastic in a square plastic case. (4)
9. A note sent over the 'Net. (5)
10. Mouse's pad. (3)
11. Prepare a disc for use. (6)
12. Measure of one character. (4)
13. Any piece of computer equipment. (8)
14. An input device with a long tail. (5)
15. A little picture on the screen. (4)
16. A translation device that connects a computer to a phone line. (5)
17. Cyberspace network of computers. (8)
18. Collection of data stored as one unit; a document. (4)
19. Main picture on the screen, behind all the windows. (7)
20. The screen-like output device. (7)
21. The main 'board' in the computer. (6)
22. Applications or programmes. (8)
23. Start the computer. (6)
24. Common operating system. (7)
25. A secret word to protect your login name and information. (8)
26. Compress a file, or 100 MB storage disc. (3)
27. An output device using ink or toner. (7)
28. An illegal programme that may damage or destroy data. (5)
29. Sound emitters. (8)
30. A person who gains access to a computer system illegally. (6)

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