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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Software used by criminals






2. ...






3. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware






4. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors






5. Other computers and mobile devices on the networ that rely on the server for its resources






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






7. Media transmit multiple signals simutaneously. Download faster than upload






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






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






10. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.






11. Privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer model.






12. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home






13. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate






14. Electrical supply drops.can cause data loss but generally not cause equipment damage






15. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






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






17. An instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network. email spoofing. IP spoofing






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






25. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.






26. Central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.






27. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






28. They can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle






29. Joins a cable and a port






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






31. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






32. A stationary pointing devoce with a ball on its top or side with one or two buttons like a mouse.






33. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






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






35. CPU. Interprets and carries out basic instructions that operate the computer. (On motherboard)






36. Storage over an internet service






37. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current






38. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network






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






40. A segment in memory in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device






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






42. Simple mail transfer protocol is a communications protocol used by some outgoing mail servers.






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






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






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






46. Written by virus author that can damage computer by infecting a computer negatively by altering the way computer works without the users knowledge knowledge or permission.






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






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






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






50. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor provides high speeds and consumes little power. Used by RAM - flash memory - and other memory chips. USes battery power