Bits and Bites

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. Ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts (5)
  2. 5. A small fragment of something broken off from the whole (4)
  3. 7. A system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message (5)
  4. 9. Machine that puts words on paper (7)
  5. 13. To transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at (8)
  6. 14. A structure taller than its diameter (5)
  7. 15. A small piece or quantity of something (3)

Down

  1. 1. Small rodent that squeaks, or a computer pointer (5)
  2. 3. A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing (6)
  3. 4. A canned meat made largely from pork (4)
  4. 6. A small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit (6)
  5. 8. Set of keys you type on or play like a piano (8)
  6. 10. Worldwide network connecting computers (8)
  7. 11. Written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation (8)
  8. 12. A wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person (4)