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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Two main parts are processor and memory.






2. Slightly slower than L1 cache but has higher capacity. (advanced transfer cache)






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






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






5. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






6. Small peice of semi- conducting material - usually silicon - on whoch integrated cicuits are etched.






7. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






8. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






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






10. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system






11. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking






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






13. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks






14. Picure messaging can occur from mobile to mobile and mobile to email






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






16. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses






17. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






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






19. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






20. The destructive event or prank the program intended to deliver






21. Encrypted data






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






23. Consumer consumer e commerce.






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






25. World wide web consortium oversees research and sets standards for many areas of the internet






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






27. A type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer - its devices - or its software. Helpful in running of application software






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






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






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






31. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard






32. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






33. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






34. On the motherboard hold memory modules






35. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)






36. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.






37. A program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program - computer - or network. A rootkit can be a back door






38. Special software to listen to audio






39. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






40. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






41. Amercian Standad code for information interchange - is the most widely used coding scheme to represent data






42. Computer aided design software assists a professional user in creating designs






43. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line






44. 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






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






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






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






48. Dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signal. Carries more signals - faster - less noise - better security - smaller size






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






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