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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon






2. Storage over an internet service






3. DoS attack is an assult whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email






4. Standard specifies that computers and devices on the networl share or pass a special signal called a token in a unidirectional manner and in a preset order. only one token per network






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






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






7. A type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer - its devices - or its software. Helpful in running of application software






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






9. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work






10. Accepts the transmission of data - instructions - or info






11. The role of memory to store both data and programs






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






13. Protective case for optical discs






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






15. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






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






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






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






19. Hides within or looks like a legitimate program such as a screen saver






20. Text version of an IP address






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






22. 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






23. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables






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






25. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider






26. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






27. Provids mobile users with a secure connection to the company server as if the user has a private line.






28. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration






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






30. 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






31. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)






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






33. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






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






35. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






36. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor






37. Sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.






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






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






40. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






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






42. 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






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






44. Does not lose its contents when power is turned off (permanent - ROM - flash memory - CMOS)






45. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






46. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






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






48. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






49. Small- high speed storage locations that temporarily hold data and instructions. A part of the processor not memory






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