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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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1. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider






2. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges






3. 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






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






5. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o






6. A set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources






7. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line






8. Method that uses multiple processors to execute a single program or task requires special software that recognizes how to divide the problemand bring results back together






9. Component of the system unit that converts AC to DC power. Have built in fans to keep it cool.






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






11. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






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






13. Protective case for optical discs






14. A type of always on connection that is established between two communications devices. better than dial up line






15. A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer






16. 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






17. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






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






19. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






20. zombie






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






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






23. Two main parts are processor and memory.






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






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






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






27. A series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other. MIMO






28. Digital video intefaceenables digital signals to translate directly to the LCD monitor.






29. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images






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






31. A document that you return to the company that creates and sends it.






32. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






33. A computer that can perform all of its input - processing - output - and storage activities by itself (PC - Apple)






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






35. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.






36. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting






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






38. A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.






39. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster






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






41. 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






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






43. A metropolitan area network is a high speed netwrok that connects local area networks. contains LANs






44. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement






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






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






47. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)






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






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






50. Really simple syndication is a specification that many content aggregatorsuse to distribute content to subscribers







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