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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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1. On the motherboard hold memory modules






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






3. A collection of networked computers that have been compromised by malware operating in a collected cohesive fashion - (coordinated by a controller computer). Can leverage the combined computing power of their botnets to launch targeted denial of serv






4. Control unit- part of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations on the computer.






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






6. Random access memory- memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices






7. Static ram- faster and more reliable. Dont need to be re energized as often and are more expensive






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






9. Application software that allows users to access and view Web Pages (Intenet Explorer - Firefox - Safari)






10. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer






11. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






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






13. Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance- type tasks usually related to managing a computer - its devices - or its programs. (transfer photos to an optical disk.






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






15. Is a hardware or software that protects a networks resources from intrusion by users on another such as the internet.






16. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.






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






18. Transmission media on which the data - instructions - information travel.






19. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.






20. A device that enables you to join a port and a connector that are both male or female






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






22. Joins a cable and a port






23. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






24. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






25. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






26. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






27. Redundant array of independant disks which is a group of to or more inegrated hard disks. An ideal storage system for users who must have data available when the access it






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






29. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software






30. Smallest element in an electronic image






31. The smallest unit of disk space that stores data and info






32. Obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place.






33. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






34. A program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program - computer - or network. A rootkit can be a back door






35. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software






36. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






37. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses






38. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically






39. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)






40. A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of a human brain.






41. 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






42. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






43. Unencrypted readable data






44. Central processing unit- processor- interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.






45. Provides a means of sharing distributing and searching through documents by converting them unti a format that can be viewed by any user.






46. Amercian Standad code for information interchange - is the most widely used coding scheme to represent data






47. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)






48. Controls timing of all computer operations






49. Small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device






50. Saves any open documents and programs to RAM and places computer into a low power state