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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






3. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.






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






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






6. Small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device






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






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






9. Static ram- faster and more reliable. Dont need to be re energized as often and are more expensive






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






11. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






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






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






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






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






16. A device that plugs in a USB port on the system unit and contains multiple USB ports in which you plus cables from USB devices. Self- powered






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






18. A communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have a built in networking capability to access a network






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






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






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






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






23. Media transmit multiple signals simutaneously. Download faster than upload






24. Picure messaging can occur from mobile to mobile and mobile to email






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






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






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






28. Builds and maintains lists of words found on websites. Useful for search engines






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






30. Started the internet as a networking project






31. The original article and all subsequent related replies






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






33. Encrypted data






34. A window that provides info - presents availabe options - or requests a response.






35. Allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bits travel on a bus from input to memory to processor to output. Data Bus. Address Bus.






36. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)






37. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






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






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






40. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.






41. A type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer - its devices - or its software. Helpful in running of application software






42. Provides a means of sharing distributing and searching through documents by converting them unti a format that can be viewed by any user.






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






44. Hypertext transfer protocol






45. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work






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






47. Copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period






48. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors






49. Translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that data and information can be routed to the correct computer.






50. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.