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Across

1. The means by which a user interacts with a computer or software application

2. A type of software that detects, prevents, and removes malicious software (viruses, worms, trojans, etc.) to protect computer systems from security threats.

3. Software used to detect and prevent computer viruses and other malicious software.

4. A partition that can be booted from, used to store operating system files.

5. A partition within an extended partition, used to store data files.

6. A type of application software used for sending, receiving, and managing email messages.

7. A signal sent to the processor by a device or program to request the processor's attention.

8. A program that provides an interface between the user and the operating system, allowing the user to run commands and interact with the system

9. Software that enables users to exchange information electronically, such as email, instant messaging, and video conferencing.

10. Real-time communication between two or more people through typed messages.

11. A type of software used to create mathematical models and simulations of real-world systems or processes.

12. A graphical link to a file, folder, or application, typically placed on the desktop or within a GUI menu

13. A collection of software designed to provide a user-friendly interface for interacting with the operating system.

Down

14. Utility software used to remove unwanted files and free up disk space on a computer system.

15. Utility software used to clean up and optimize the Windows registry database.

16. A software that acts as an interface between user applications and the computer's hardware.

17. A GUI application used to navigate and manage files and folders on a computer system

18. Software used to simulate real-world scenarios or processes, often for testing or training purposes.

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