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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Automatically analyzes all network traffic and notifies network administrators of suspicious behavior pattermsor system breaches






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






3. 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.






4. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






5. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)






6. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Some say they hack to improve security






7. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement






8. The original article and all subsequent related replies






9. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






10. The use of computer or network with out permission






11. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory






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






13. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.






14. A business that gathers and organizes web content and then distributs the content to subscribers for free or a fee






15. Application software that allows users to access and view Web Pages (Intenet Explorer - Firefox - Safari)






16. The time it takes a signal to trvale from one location to another on a network Neg effect- distance - type of transmission media - and number of nodes data must travel through - bandwith high latency low for best performance






17. Reorganizing it so that the files are store in continous sectors






18. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






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






20. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






21. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






22. Used to track and identify the location of high risk or high value items.






23. Hypertext transfer protocol






24. When businesses use the internet to sell products






25. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer






26. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






27. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






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






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






30. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






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






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






33. 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






34. Slightly slower than L1 cache but has higher capacity. (advanced transfer cache)






35. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






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






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






38. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer






39. A web application that combines services from two or more sources creating a new application.






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






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






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






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






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






45. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






46. Federally funded internet security research and development center






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






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






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






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