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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.






2. A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.






3. Records in a file both successful and unsuccessful attempts.






4. Consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together - Used for transmission media. Wires are twisted to reduce the noise






5. Uses email as a vehicle for extortion. Threaten users if they are not paid a sum of money






6. Continues to operate when one of its components fails - ensuring that no data is lost






7. Measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium and the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor






8. Dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signal. Carries more signals - faster - less noise - better security - smaller size






9. A colection of individual programs available together as a unit. lower cost and ease of use






10. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network






11. A metropolitan area network is a high speed netwrok that connects local area networks. contains LANs






12. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media






13. They can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle






14. Storage over an internet service






15. Protective case for optical discs






16. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images






17. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.






18. Internet access that takes place when the modem in your computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave pattern) signal.






19. Controls access to hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides a central storage area for programs - data - and info.






20. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly






21. Hypertext transfer protocol






22. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work






23. Business transaction that occurs over Internet business - consumer consumer- consumer business - business






24. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks






25. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory






26. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks






27. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking






28. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement






29. A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink.






30. Unencrypted readable data






31. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






32. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen






33. A large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousnads of connected users simutaneously






34. Online service provider- has many members features along with internet access such as IM or Web browsers.






35. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet






36. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






37. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.






38. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration






39. The last section of the domain name






40. The core of the operating system that manages memory and devices - maintains the computer clock - starts programs - and assigns the computers resources such as devices and data. Memory resident






41. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.






42. Other computers and mobile devices on the networ that rely on the server for its resources






43. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.






44. A window that provides info - presents availabe options - or requests a response.






45. Media transmit multiple signals simutaneously. Download faster than upload






46. ...






47. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card






48. Instead of port - jack is used to identify audio or video ports.






49. Automatically analyzes all network traffic and notifies network administrators of suspicious behavior pattermsor system breaches






50. Health care professions conduct live conferences on the computer