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






2. Where a computer keeps data - instructions - and information (flash drives - hard disks - optical disks - memory cards)






3. A family member on a computer






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






5. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






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






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






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






9. Magnetoresistive ram- stores data using magnetic charges not electrical. Retains contents after power is out






10. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.






11. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






12. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.






13. When businesses use the internet to sell products






14. Instead of port - jack is used to identify audio or video ports.






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






16. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.






17. Used to gain competitive advantage






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






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






20. Wide area network is a network that covers a large geographic area such as a city - country - or world. The internet is the biggest






21. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically






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






23. Copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period






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






25. Control unit- part of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations on the computer.






26. ...






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






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






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






30. Allows users to keep typing without using enter at the end of each line






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






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






33. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.






34. 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






35. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot






36. May break in to computer to exploit security weakness. financial gains - revenge.






37. Saves any open docs or programs to hardisk before removing power






38. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.






39. Power on self test to check the various system components and the results are compared with data in a CMOS chip






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






41. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






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






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






44. 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






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






46. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks






47. A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink.






48. Special software to listen to audio






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






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







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