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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.






2. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






3. PGP an encryption program






4. 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.






5. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.






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






7. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






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






9. Organization that sells and manages domain names






10. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.






11. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






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






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






14. The last section of the domain name






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






16. A family member on a computer






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






18. Device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer. (modem - disk drives - printers)






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






20. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.






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






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






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






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






25. Encrypted data






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Other computers and mobile devices on the networ that rely on the server for its resources






33. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory






34. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air






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






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






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






38. Holds one or more disk drives






39. 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






40. Software used by criminals






41. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax






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






43. A program that displays an online advertisement in a pop up. spyware can be hidden in adware






44. Internet access that takes place when the modem in your computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave pattern) signal.






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






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






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






48. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






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