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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks






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






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






4. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






5. Organization that sells and manages domain names






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






7. Sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.






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






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






10. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware






11. Shrinks file sizes - lossy-you will be able to restore the file to its exact original state - lossless - compressed file can be returned to its original state






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






13. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information






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






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






16. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.






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






18. A network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data is being transmitted. Msot popular in LAN






19. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider






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






21. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)






22. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






23. Moving pictures experts group is a popular video compression standard






24. Special software to listen to audio






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






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






27. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






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






29. 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






30. Controls timing of all computer operations






31. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






33. Used to track and identify the location of high risk or high value items.






34. 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






35. Defines guidelines that specify the eay computers access the medium to which they are attached - types - speed of medium - and types of physical cable or witreless technology used






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






37. Saves any open docs or programs to hardisk before removing power






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






39. Graphic file (JPEG - GIF) slowly replacing GIF






40. Copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period






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






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






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






44. Graphics processing unit controls the manipulation and display of graphics on the display device.






45. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges






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






47. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device






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






49. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television






50. Consumer consumer e commerce.