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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities






2. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line






3. Does not lose its contents when power is turned off (permanent - ROM - flash memory - CMOS)






4. Graphical User interface - interact with software using text - graphics - and icons






5. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting






6. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.






7. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.






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






9. A cable forms a closed loop with all computers. one direction






10. Component of the system unit that converts AC to DC power. Have built in fans to keep it cool.






11. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware






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






13. The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors






14. The destructive event or prank the program intended to deliver






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






16. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






17. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.






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






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






20. 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






21. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously






22. 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






23. Radio frequency identification is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object. Can contain antenna and memory chips






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






25. Text version of an IP address






26. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard






27. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often






28. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






29. Optical disk drive - hard disk drive - usb flash drive - card reader/writer - memory cards - external hard disk.






30. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.






31. PGP an encryption program






32. Operating system on mobile devices that generally resides on ROM






33. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






34. A document that you return to the company that creates and sends it.






35. 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






36. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






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






38. Controls timing of all computer operations






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






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






41. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters






42. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






43. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement






44. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory






45. A real time internet communications service where you can talk to people online.






46. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot






47. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






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






49. Initiates an instruction to transmit data - instructions - or information.






50. The process if a computer or device recieveing info info from the server on the internet