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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






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






3. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration






4. A computer with limited processing power that enables users to send data to and recieve info from a host computer. POS terminals - ATM - and DVD kiosks






5. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






6. Virtual reality is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagines environment that appears in a 3d space.






7. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. A know specific pattern of virus code.






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






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






19. Computer aided manufacturing refers ti the use of computers to assist with manufacturing process.






20. PGP an encryption program






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






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






23. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)






24. 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.






25. Software that helps groups of people work together on projects and share info over a network






26. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






27. Used to gain competitive advantage






28. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






29. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project






30. 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






31. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






32. When businesses use the internet to sell products






33. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






34. 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






35. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






36. A family member on a computer






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






38. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






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






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






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






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






43. Federally funded internet security research and development center






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






45. (laptop computer) portable personal computer often able to fit in your lap






46. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses






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






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






49. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.






50. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity