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






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






3. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks






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






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






6. The last section of the domain name






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






8. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






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






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






11. The amount of data - instructions - and information that can travel over communications channel






12. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet






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






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






15. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer






16. Saves any open docs or programs to hardisk before removing power






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






18. Transmission media on which the data - instructions - information travel.






19. Digital video intefaceenables digital signals to translate directly to the LCD monitor.






20. Any data or instructions entered into the memory of the computer






21. A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.






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






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






24. Organization that sells and manages domain names






25. 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






26. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






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






28. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory






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






30. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television






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






32. Some viruses are hidden in it - which are instructions saved in software such as word processing or spreadsheet program






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






34. Application software that allows users to access and view Web Pages (Intenet Explorer - Firefox - Safari)






35. Hides within or looks like a legitimate program such as a screen saver






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






37. A device that uses a light source toread characters - marks - codes - and converts them into digital data that a computer can process. Uses optical character recognition and optical mark recognition






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






39. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






40. 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






41. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen






42. Unencrypted readable data






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






44. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






45. 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






46. A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network. email spoofing. IP spoofing






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






48. 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






49. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






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







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