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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Unencrypted readable data






2. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






3. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.






4. Static ram- faster and more reliable. Dont need to be re energized as often and are more expensive






5. A computer that can perform all of its input - processing - output - and storage activities by itself (PC - Apple)






6. Connects the processor to cache.






7. Really simple syndication is a specification that many content aggregatorsuse to distribute content to subscribers






8. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work






9. Smallest element in an electronic image






10. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.






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






12. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system






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






14. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media






15. Encrypted data






16. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music - and other media in hyperlinked documents.






17. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions






18. Radio frequency identification is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object. Can contain antenna and memory chips






19. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






20. 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






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






22. Consumer consumer e commerce.






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






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






25. A personal computer you can carry from place to place






26. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






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






28. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






29. 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






30. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware






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






32. Text version of an IP address






33. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.






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






35. A program that restricts access to certain material on the web






36. Uses email as a vehicle for extortion. Threaten users if they are not paid a sum of money






37. 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






38. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






39. 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.






40. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






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






42. Component of the system unit that converts AC to DC power. Have built in fans to keep it cool.






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Human speech is bc of its continous signal that vary in strength and quality






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