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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Method that uses multiple processors to execute a single program or task requires special software that recognizes how to divide the problemand bring results back together






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






3. Determines the number of bits that can be transmitted at one time






4. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster






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






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






7. Converst computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable through the monitor which displays image on the screen






8. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)






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






10. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware






11. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet






12. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks






13. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device






14. Some viruses are hidden in it - which are instructions saved in software such as word processing or spreadsheet program






15. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message






16. 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.






17. The original article and all subsequent related replies






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






19. When online meetings take place on the web






20. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






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






22. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware






23. Instant messaging - Mobile to mobile - mobile to personal computer - web to mobile






24. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






25. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed






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






27. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon






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






29. Measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium and the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor






30. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously






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






32. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






33. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






34. A computer with limited processing power that enables users to send data to and recieve info from a host computer. POS terminals - ATM - and DVD kiosks






35. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.






36. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






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






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






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






40. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures






41. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware






42. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking






43. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.






44. 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






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






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






47. Joins a cable and a port






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






49. Software used by criminals






50. Connects the processor to cache.