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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically






2. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables






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






4. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






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






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






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






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






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






10. Rambus inline memory module house RDRAM chips






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






12. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






13. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.






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






15. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






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






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






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






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






20. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities






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






22. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Some say they hack to improve security






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






24. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer






25. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware






26. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously






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






28. The original article and all subsequent related replies






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






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






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






32. When online meetings take place on the web






33. A collection of networked computers that have been compromised by malware operating in a collected cohesive fashion - (coordinated by a controller computer). Can leverage the combined computing power of their botnets to launch targeted denial of serv






34. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






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






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






37. Transmission control protocol is a netwrok standard that defines how data are routed from one end of a network to another - ensuring data arrives correctly. Packet switching






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






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






40. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card






41. Multitasking operating system sold by Sun and IBM. stand alone and server operating system






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






43. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






44. Consumer consumer e commerce.






45. A colection of individual programs available together as a unit. lower cost and ease of use






46. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.






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






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






49. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.






50. A stationary pointing devoce with a ball on its top or side with one or two buttons like a mouse.