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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When businesses use the internet to sell products






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






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






4. A popular digital line alternative for the small business or home user. Transmits at fast speeds on existing standard copper telephone wiring.






5. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.






6. 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.






7. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






8. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.






9. Organization that sells and manages domain names






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






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






12. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.






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






14. Desktop publishing software enables pro designers to create sophisticated docs that contain text graphics nd colors.






15. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.






16. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






17. 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






18. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp






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






20. A communications device that can convert digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals so data can travel along an analog telephone line. In the form of an adapter card you insert in an expansion slot on motherboard.






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






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






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






24. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






25. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. DoS attack is an assult whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email






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






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






35. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate






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






37. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system






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






39. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)






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






41. 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






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






43. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures






44. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






45. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






46. A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink.






47. Loses its contents when power is turned off (RAM)






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






49. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.






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