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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors






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






3. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images






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






5. Data that has been processed in a useful form- text - graphics - audio - video






6. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






7. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






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






9. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.






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






11. A segment in memory in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device






12. 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






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






14. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






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






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






17. Encrypted data






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






19. Converst computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable through the monitor which displays image on the screen






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






21. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home






22. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






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






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






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






26. Computer aided manufacturing refers ti the use of computers to assist with manufacturing process.






27. 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.






28. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






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






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






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






32. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor provides high speeds and consumes little power. Used by RAM - flash memory - and other memory chips. USes battery power






33. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






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






35. 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






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






37. Instant messaging - Mobile to mobile - mobile to personal computer - web to mobile






38. Accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data - stealing info - or other malicious actions.






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






40. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)






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






42. 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.






43. Health care professions conduct live conferences on the computer






44. 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






45. Business transaction that occurs over Internet business - consumer consumer- consumer business - business






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






47. ...






48. A web application that combines services from two or more sources creating a new application.






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






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