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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The time it takes a signal to trvale from one location to another on a network Neg effect- distance - type of transmission media - and number of nodes data must travel through - bandwith high latency low for best performance






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






3. Online service provider- has many members features along with internet access such as IM or Web browsers.






4. DoS attack is an assult whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email






5. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software






6. Encrypted data






7. Controls timing of all computer operations






8. Accepts the transmission of data - instructions - or info






9. 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






10. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware






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






12. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






13. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






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






15. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






16. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.






17. Special software to listen to audio






18. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.






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






20. PGP an encryption program






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






22. Perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal or financial info.






23. Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks - makes business activites more efficient - to assist with graphics - to support home - personal - and educational tasks - to facilitate communications






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






25. Continues to operate when one of its components fails - ensuring that no data is lost






26. (program) consists of related instructions that tells computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them






27. Major carriers of network traffic






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






29. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.






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






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






32. When online meetings take place on the web






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






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






35. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor provides high speeds and consumes little power. Used by RAM - flash memory - and other memory chips. USes battery power






36. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






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






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






39. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement






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






41. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






42. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system






43. A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.






44. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o






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






46. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers






47. Consumer consumer e commerce.






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






49. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.






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