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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions






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






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






4. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






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






6. Written by virus author that can damage computer by infecting a computer negatively by altering the way computer works without the users knowledge knowledge or permission.






7. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information






8. Special software to listen to audio






9. A large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousnads of connected users simutaneously






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






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






12. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot






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






14. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






15. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.






16. Graphical User interface - interact with software using text - graphics - and icons






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






18. A set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources






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






20. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.






21. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -






22. A communications device that can convert digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals so data can travel along an analog telephone line. In the form of an adapter card you insert in an expansion slot on motherboard.






23. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity






24. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






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






26. Latest version of Post office Protocol






27. 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.






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






29. A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.






30. Designed for mobile devices






31. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor provides high speeds and consumes little power. Used by RAM - flash memory - and other memory chips. USes battery power






32. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






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






34. zombie






35. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






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






37. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






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






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






40. The fastest most powerful computer






41. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage






42. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.






43. Consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together - Used for transmission media. Wires are twisted to reduce the noise






44. A know specific pattern of virus code.






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






46. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






47. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work






48. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate






49. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






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