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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Random access memory- memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices






2. 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






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






4. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.






5. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions






6. The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices - machines - or workspace so that people and things interact safely and most efficiently.






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






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






9. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






11. The process if a computer or device recieveing info info from the server on the internet






12. Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks - makes business activites more efficient - to assist with graphics - to support home - personal - and educational tasks - to facilitate communications






13. The last section of the domain name






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






15. Connects the processor to cache.






16. The standard that outlines characteristics of how two network devices communicate






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






18. 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






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






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






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






22. 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






23. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






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






25. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






26. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air






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






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






29. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






30. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






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






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






33. The use of computer or network with out permission






34. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often






35. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)






36. 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






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






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






39. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






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






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






42. A program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program - computer - or network. A rootkit can be a back door






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






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






45. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures






46. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.






47. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






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






49. World wide web consortium oversees research and sets standards for many areas of the internet






50. A series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other. MIMO