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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)






2. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer






3. Any data or instructions entered into the memory of the computer






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






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






6. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television






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






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






9. A series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other. MIMO






10. A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer






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






12. Hides within or looks like a legitimate program such as a screen saver






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






14. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.






15. The fastest most powerful computer






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






17. The standard that outlines characteristics of how two network devices communicate






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






19. The layout of the computers and devices ina cmonnunications network. Star - bus - ring.






20. Really simple syndication is a specification that many content aggregatorsuse to distribute content to subscribers






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






22. 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






23. 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.






24. The amount of data - instructions - and information that can travel over communications channel






25. 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






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






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






28. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project






29. A computer that can perform all of its input - processing - output - and storage activities by itself (PC - Apple)






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






31. The role of memory to store both data and programs






32. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster






33. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






34. Where a computer keeps data - instructions - and information (flash drives - hard disks - optical disks - memory cards)






35. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor






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






37. Determines the number of bits that can be transmitted at one time






38. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o






39. The use of computer or network with out permission






40. Allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bits travel on a bus from input to memory to processor to output. Data Bus. Address Bus.






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






42. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






43. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. A computer with limited processing power that enables users to send data to and recieve info from a host computer. POS terminals - ATM - and DVD kiosks