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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. Rambus inline memory module house RDRAM chips






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






3. 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






4. Computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them






5. Storage over an internet service






6. Magnetoresistive ram- stores data using magnetic charges not electrical. Retains contents after power is out






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






8. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor






9. The time it takes a signal to trvale from one location to another on a network Neg effect- distance - type of transmission media - and number of nodes data must travel through - bandwith high latency low for best performance






10. Allows users to keep typing without using enter at the end of each line






11. 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






12. Wide area network is a network that covers a large geographic area such as a city - country - or world. The internet is the biggest






13. A type of storage media that consists of flat disc and is written and read by a laser






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






15. Instead of port - jack is used to identify audio or video ports.






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






17. Does not require a newsreader - easier to use than a newsgroup






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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement






24. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.






25. 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.






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






27. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers






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






29. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






30. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.






31. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.






32. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






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






34. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities






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






36. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air






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






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






39. 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






40. Joins a cable and a port






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






42. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






43. A communications device that sends and recieves data and info to and from digital line






44. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.






45. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






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






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






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






49. The delivery of education via some electronic method such as the internet - networks - or optical disks.






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