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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Computer aided design software assists a professional user in creating designs
cold boot
CAD
connector
defragmenting
2. Extends the capabilites of a browser.
plug- in
bus
GUI
hacker
3. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax
L1 cache
multifunction peripheral
Communications device
software suite
4. Controls timing of all computer operations
system clock
ROM
multi- core processor
tactile output
5. Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile comouters and devices WiFi - WiMAX - Bluetooth
adapter card
ALU
hot spot
DSL
6. Where a computer keeps data - instructions - and information (flash drives - hard disks - optical disks - memory cards)
Storage Media
business software...
software suite
USB port
7. Uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.
Bluetooth
defragmenting
GUI
network license
8. A personal computer you can carry from place to place
drive bay
Storage Device
Mobile Computer
SMTP
9. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)
proprietary software...
IP address
LAN
hibernate
10. Translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that data and information can be routed to the correct computer.
digital signature
DNS Server
Netiquette
Bluetooth
11. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.
turnaround document
ciphertext
device dependant
communications
12. The fastest most powerful computer
commands
supercomputer
registrar
Desktop Computer
13. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities
chat client
online security service
OSP
online auction
14. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory
Notebook Computer
supercomputer
L1 cache
Terminal
15. Holds one or more disk drives
Web Browser
hard disk
DSL
drive bay
16. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.
TLS
biometrics
register
protocol
17. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home
expansion bus
mpeg
MRAM
LAN
18. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.
stylus
VAN
DSL
fiber optic cable
19. Faster - higher quality than ink jet. Uses toner that sticks to the page from a combo of pressure and heat.
streaming cam
pipelining
Motherboard
Laser printer
20. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware
port
digital certificate
embedded computer
bus
21. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically
System Unit
platter
thread
Bay
22. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)
unauthorized access
capacity
ROM
driver
23. Multitasking operating system sold by Sun and IBM. stand alone and server operating system
streaming cam
bugs
POP3
UNIX
24. Msot retail stores use POS to record purchases - process cards - and update inventory
Notebook Computer
heat pipe
Point of Sale terminals
Firewall
25. Does not lose its contents when power is turned off (permanent - ROM - flash memory - CMOS)
kernal
power supply
nonvolatile memory
synthesizer
26. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor
optical reader
heat sink
unauthorized access
Memory
27. A cable forms a closed loop with all computers. one direction
project management software...
spyware
ring network
device dependant
28. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.
network license
payload
cluster
Dial Up line
29. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables
backside bus
multi- core processor
node
network architecture
30. Records in a file both successful and unsuccessful attempts.
image processing
audit trail
ghosting
broadband
31. Saves any open documents and programs to RAM and places computer into a low power state
ring network
spoofing
sleep mode
register
32. Digital video intefaceenables digital signals to translate directly to the LCD monitor.
System Software...
DVI
adapter card
cloud storage
33. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.
site license
network
hard disk
cable modem
34. Storage over an internet service
cloud storage
memory module
SMTP
Hot spots
35. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications
download
access control
noise
IP address
36. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR
VR world
network
DSL
W3C
37. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer
air mouse
Top level domain
Web Server
GUI
38. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard
OSP
bus
adapter cards
DLP projector
39. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters
DSL
motherboard
unauthorized access
OCR
40. Encrypted data
unethical employees
Content Aggregator
ciphertext
back door
41. Characteristics include capacity - platters - read/write heads - cylinders - sectors and tracks - rpm - transfer rate - and access time
PIM
hard disk
Hot spots
POST
42. Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance- type tasks usually related to managing a computer - its devices - or its programs. (transfer photos to an optical disk.
Memory
newsreader
utility program
VoIP
43. Consumer consumer e commerce.
unethical employees
online auction
Dial- up access
macros
44. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.
touchpad
digital signature
Denial of Service attack
FireWire port
45. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors
bus width
device independent
document management software...
RIMM
46. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air
bus
scanner
Bluetooth
air mouse
47. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.
VR
PIM
EDI
Communications device
48. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges
transistor
system software...
cracker
mashup
49. The original article and all subsequent related replies
thread
RFID
disk fragmenter
802.11
50. Protective case for optical discs
client
Dial- up access
jewel box
Home user