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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A know specific pattern of virus code.






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






3. Central processing unit- processor- interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.






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






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






6. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting






7. Sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.






8. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






9. The role of memory to store both data and programs






10. Method that the internet uses to store domain names and their corressponding IP addresses






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






12. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






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






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






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 document that you return to the company that creates and sends it.






17. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device






18. 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






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






20. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp






21. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)






22. A cable forms a closed loop with all computers. one direction






23. Data that has been processed in a useful form- text - graphics - audio - video






24. PGP an encryption program






25. A popular digital line alternative for the small business or home user. Transmits at fast speeds on existing standard copper telephone wiring.






26. Helps speed he processes of the comp bc it stores frequently used instructions and data (L1 - L2 cache) cache speeds up the processing time bc it stores frequently used instructions and data.






27. Magnetoresistive ram- stores data using magnetic charges not electrical. Retains contents after power is out






28. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






29. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard






30. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






31. Obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place.






32. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks






33. Holds one or more disk drives






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






35. Instant messaging - Mobile to mobile - mobile to personal computer - web to mobile






36. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities






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






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






39. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






40. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






41. Smallest element in an electronic image






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






43. May break in to computer to exploit security weakness. financial gains - revenge.






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






45. Msot retail stores use POS to record purchases - process cards - and update inventory






46. The layout of the computers and devices ina cmonnunications network. Star - bus - ring.






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






48. Special software to listen to audio






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






50. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television