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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.






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






3. Organization that sells and manages domain names






4. Computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them






5. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system






6. 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






7. A type of always on connection that is established between two communications devices. better than dial up line






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






9. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






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






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






12. Privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer model.






13. Special software to listen to audio






14. 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






15. Designed for mobile devices






16. Communications activity. Handled by NSFnet.






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






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






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






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






21. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






22. 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.






23. Rambus inline memory module house RDRAM chips






24. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






25. Two main parts are processor and memory.






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






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






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






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






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






31. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






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






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






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






35. Graphics processing unit controls the manipulation and display of graphics on the display device.






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






37. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






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






39. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






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






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






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






43. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate






44. Smallest element in an electronic image






45. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data






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






47. Optical disk drive - hard disk drive - usb flash drive - card reader/writer - memory cards - external hard disk.






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






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






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