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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Moving pictures experts group is a popular video compression standard






2. Faster - higher quality than ink jet. Uses toner that sticks to the page from a combo of pressure and heat.






3. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. Power on self test to check the various system components and the results are compared with data in a CMOS chip






8. 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






9. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands






10. 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






11. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.






12. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current






13. Central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.






14. Internet teephony- enables users to speak to other users over the internet






15. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer






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






17. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory






18. Hides within or looks like a legitimate program such as a screen saver






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






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






21. Major carriers of network traffic






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






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






24. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






25. A family member on a computer






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






27. Personal information manager is application software that includes features to help users organize personal info






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






29. Builds and maintains lists of words found on websites. Useful for search engines






30. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






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






32. Users prefer to download or transfer a copy of the images from the digital camera to the computers hard disk






33. A server outside the organizations network that controls which communications pass into the organizations network. Screens incoming and outgoing messages






34. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






35. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer






36. Msot retail stores use POS to record purchases - process cards - and update inventory






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






38. A series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other. MIMO






39. A communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have a built in networking capability to access a network






40. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.






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






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






43. Encrypted data






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






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






46. Translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that data and information can be routed to the correct computer.






47. Joins a cable and a port






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






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






50. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing