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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The role of memory to store both data and programs






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






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






4. A large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousnads of connected users simutaneously






5. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






6. Picure messaging can occur from mobile to mobile and mobile to email






7. Controls timing of all computer operations






8. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)






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






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






11. Allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bits travel on a bus from input to memory to processor to output. Data Bus. Address Bus.






12. Redundant array of independant disks which is a group of to or more inegrated hard disks. An ideal storage system for users who must have data available when the access it






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






14. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work






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






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






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






18. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






19. A device that uses a light source toread characters - marks - codes - and converts them into digital data that a computer can process. Uses optical character recognition and optical mark recognition






20. A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.






21. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)






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






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






24. Latest version of Post office Protocol






25. Most computers (on and off)






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






27. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






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






29. Translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that data and information can be routed to the correct computer.






30. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






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






32. Some viruses are hidden in it - which are instructions saved in software such as word processing or spreadsheet program






33. A program that restricts access to certain material on the web






34. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






35. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.






36. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon






37. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.






38. Multitasking operating system sold by Sun and IBM. stand alone and server operating system






39. Records in a file both successful and unsuccessful attempts.






40. Obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place.






41. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.






42. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly






43. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement






44. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






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






46. Single inline memory module forms a single set of contacts






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






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






49. A computer with limited processing power that enables users to send data to and recieve info from a host computer. POS terminals - ATM - and DVD kiosks






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