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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Simple mail transfer protocol is a communications protocol used by some outgoing mail servers.






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






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






4. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.






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






6. When businesses use the internet to sell products






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






8. A family member on a computer






9. Small- high speed storage locations that temporarily hold data and instructions. A part of the processor not memory






10. 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






11. Special software to listen to audio






12. 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






13. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






14. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






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






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






17. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.






18. Encrypted data






19. A know specific pattern of virus code.






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






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






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






23. Media transmit multiple signals simutaneously. Download faster than upload






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






25. Method that the internet uses to store domain names and their corressponding IP addresses






26. 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






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






28. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot






29. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often






30. Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks - makes business activites more efficient - to assist with graphics - to support home - personal - and educational tasks - to facilitate communications






31. Continues to operate when one of its components fails - ensuring that no data is lost






32. Method that uses multiple processors to execute a single program or task requires special software that recognizes how to divide the problemand bring results back together






33. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






34. Someone who uses internet to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.






35. Designed for mobile devices






36. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






37. The point at which a peripheral attahes to or communicates with a system unit so that the peripheral can send data or recive info from the computer






38. Uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.






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






40. Unencrypted readable data






41. Controls access to hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides a central storage area for programs - data - and info.






42. The smallest unit of disk space that stores data and info






43. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






44. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






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






46. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.






47. Transport layer security provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an internet server - Requires client to have digital certif






48. 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






49. Protective case for optical discs






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