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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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1. Really simple syndication is a specification that many content aggregatorsuse to distribute content to subscribers






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






8. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor provides high speeds and consumes little power. Used by RAM - flash memory - and other memory chips. USes battery power






9. Joins a cable and a port






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






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






12. Can be peropheral or chip - creates sound from digital instructions.






13. The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices - machines - or workspace so that people and things interact safely and most efficiently.






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






15. Software used by criminals






16. 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






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






18. A device that enables you to join a port and a connector that are both male or female






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






20. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically






21. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






22. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.






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






24. Redundant array of independant disks which is a group of to or more inegrated hard disks. An ideal storage system for users who must have data available when the access it






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






26. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






27. Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance- type tasks usually related to managing a computer - its devices - or its programs. (transfer photos to an optical disk.






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






29. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters






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






31. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems






32. Two main parts are processor and memory.






33. A metropolitan area network is a high speed netwrok that connects local area networks. contains LANs






34. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster






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






36. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






37. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network






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






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






40. Does not lose its contents when power is turned off (permanent - ROM - flash memory - CMOS)






41. The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors






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






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






44. Federally funded internet security research and development center






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






46. 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






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






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






49. A web application that combines services from two or more sources creating a new application.






50. Storage over an internet service






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