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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed. Operating system regains control if one program stops operating properly






2. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers






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






4. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems






5. Value added network is a third party busniess that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer - storage and email.






6. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information






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






8. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images






9. Is a hardware or software that protects a networks resources from intrusion by users on another such as the internet.






10. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television






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






12. Joins a cable and a port






13. Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile comouters and devices WiFi - WiMAX - Bluetooth






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






15. Msot retail stores use POS to record purchases - process cards - and update inventory






16. PGP an encryption program






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






18. On the motherboard hold memory modules






19. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data






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






21. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






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






23. Transmission control protocol is a netwrok standard that defines how data are routed from one end of a network to another - ensuring data arrives correctly. Packet switching






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






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






26. Software that helps groups of people work together on projects and share info over a network






27. Software used by criminals






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






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






30. Storage over an internet service






31. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.






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






33. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






34. Transport layer security provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an internet server - Requires client to have digital certif






35. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.






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






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






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






39. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp






40. Most computers (on and off)






41. A metropolitan area network is a high speed netwrok that connects local area networks. contains LANs






42. A program that restricts access to certain material on the web






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






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






45. Initiates an instruction to transmit data - instructions - or information.






46. A colection of individual programs available together as a unit. lower cost and ease of use






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






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






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






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