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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon






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






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






4. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






5. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.






6. A family member on a computer






7. Standard specifies that computers and devices on the networl share or pass a special signal called a token in a unidirectional manner and in a preset order. only one token per network






8. Rambus inline memory module house RDRAM chips






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






10. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.






11. Controls timing of all computer operations






12. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message






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






14. Is a hardware or software that protects a networks resources from intrusion by users on another such as the internet.






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






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






17. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device






18. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






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






20. 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






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






22. Allows you to insert and remove flash memory and other devoces while the computer is running (flash memory)






23. Instead of port - jack is used to identify audio or video ports.






24. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






25. Latest version of Post office Protocol






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






27. Unencrypted readable data






28. Written by virus author that can damage computer by infecting a computer negatively by altering the way computer works without the users knowledge knowledge or permission.






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






30. The delivery of education via some electronic method such as the internet - networks - or optical disks.






31. Graphic file (JPEG - GIF) slowly replacing GIF






32. Does not require a newsreader - easier to use than a newsgroup






33. Connects the processor to cache.






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






35. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data






36. Automatically analyzes all network traffic and notifies network administrators of suspicious behavior pattermsor system breaches






37. Privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer model.






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






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






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






41. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






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






43. Moving pictures experts group is a popular video compression standard






44. 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






45. Central processing unit- processor- interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.






46. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax






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






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






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






50. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.