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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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1. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard






2. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.






3. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






4. CPU. Interprets and carries out basic instructions that operate the computer. (On motherboard)






5. 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.






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






7. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.






8. On the motherboard hold memory modules






9. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data instructions and information. Faster - use less power - last more than 5 years - higher failure rate - cost much more






10. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.






11. A set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources






12. Surgeon performs operation by controlling robot when not in the same area as patient.






13. The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices - machines - or workspace so that people and things interact safely and most efficiently.






14. Users prefer to download or transfer a copy of the images from the digital camera to the computers hard disk






15. A type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer - its devices - or its software. Helpful in running of application software






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






17. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.






18. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






19. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data






20. An instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.






21. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.






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






23. Builds and maintains lists of words found on websites. Useful for search engines






24. 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






25. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work






26. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands






27. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






28. Text version of an IP address






29. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.






30. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax






31. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






32. Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile comouters and devices WiFi - WiMAX - Bluetooth






33. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity






34. A program that displays an online advertisement in a pop up. spyware can be hidden in adware






35. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.






36. Helps speed he processes of the comp bc it stores frequently used instructions and data (L1 - L2 cache) cache speeds up the processing time bc it stores frequently used instructions and data.






37. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)






38. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message






39. (laptop computer) portable personal computer often able to fit in your lap






40. A personal computer you can carry from place to place






41. Wide area network is a network that covers a large geographic area such as a city - country - or world. The internet is the biggest






42. Device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer. (modem - disk drives - printers)






43. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers






44. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables






45. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






46. 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






47. Holds one or more disk drives






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






49. Organization that sells and manages domain names






50. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air