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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. Consumer consumer e commerce.






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






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






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






5. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.






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






7. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks






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






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






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






11. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. Electrical supply drops.can cause data loss but generally not cause equipment damage






17. Major carriers of network traffic






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. 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






20. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems






21. Text version of an IP address






22. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.






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






24. Small- high speed storage locations that temporarily hold data and instructions. A part of the processor not memory






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






26. 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.






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






28. Health care professions conduct live conferences on the computer






29. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images






30. Communications activity. Handled by NSFnet.






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






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






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






34. The original article and all subsequent related replies






35. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






36. Encrypted data






37. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






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






39. A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink.






40. Random access memory- memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices






41. Does not require a newsreader - easier to use than a newsgroup






42. The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors






43. A communications device that sends and recieves data and info to and from digital line






44. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






45. Allows you to insert and remove flash memory and other devoces while the computer is running (flash memory)






46. The process if a computer or device recieveing info info from the server on the internet






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






48. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Some say they hack to improve security






49. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly






50. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






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