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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. Surgeon performs operation by controlling robot when not in the same area as patient.






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






3. Links in text based documents






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






5. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor






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






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






8. Business transaction that occurs over Internet business - consumer consumer- consumer business - business






9. 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






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






11. Accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data - stealing info - or other malicious actions.






12. Standard specifies that computers and devices on the networl share or pass a special signal called a token in a unidirectional manner and in a preset order. only one token per network






13. Uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.






14. Defines guidelines that specify the eay computers access the medium to which they are attached - types - speed of medium - and types of physical cable or witreless technology used






15. The core of the operating system that manages memory and devices - maintains the computer clock - starts programs - and assigns the computers resources such as devices and data. Memory resident






16. A server outside the organizations network that controls which communications pass into the organizations network. Screens incoming and outgoing messages






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






18. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






19. Organization that sells and manages domain names






20. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen






21. Connects the processor to cache.






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






23. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






24. A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer






25. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider






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






27. Simple mail transfer protocol is a communications protocol used by some outgoing mail servers.






28. (laptop computer) portable personal computer often able to fit in your lap






29. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system






30. A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of a human brain.






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






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






33. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






34. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.






35. The amount of data - instructions - and information that can travel over communications channel






36. Users prefer to download or transfer a copy of the images from the digital camera to the computers hard disk






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






38. Holds one or more disk drives






39. PGP an encryption program






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






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






42. The point at which a peripheral attahes to or communicates with a system unit so that the peripheral can send data or recive info from the computer






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






44. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






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






46. Uses email as a vehicle for extortion. Threaten users if they are not paid a sum of money






47. Graphic file (JPEG - GIF) slowly replacing GIF






48. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer






49. The smallest unit of disk space that stores data and info






50. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)