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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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1. (program) consists of related instructions that tells computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them






2. 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






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






4. A real time internet communications service where you can talk to people online.






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






6. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory






7. World wide web consortium oversees research and sets standards for many areas of the internet






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






9. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






10. A cable forms a closed loop with all computers. one direction






11. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer






12. Two main parts are processor and memory.






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






14. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






15. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks






16. Links in text based documents






17. Value added network is a third party busniess that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer - storage and email.






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






19. 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.






20. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities






21. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






22. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.






23. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






24. Surgeon performs operation by controlling robot when not in the same area as patient.






25. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.






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






27. Builds and maintains lists of words found on websites. Useful for search engines






28. Graphics processing unit controls the manipulation and display of graphics on the display device.






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






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






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






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






33. Organization that sells and manages domain names






34. 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






35. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






36. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






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






39. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks






40. Computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them






41. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






42. Can be peropheral or chip - creates sound from digital instructions.






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






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






45. Health care professions conduct live conferences on the computer






46. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities






47. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously






48. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system






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






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