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Cse Computer Science Engineering

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






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






3. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






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






5. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






6. (program) consists of related instructions that tells computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them






7. Personal information manager is application software that includes features to help users organize personal info






8. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed






9. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






10. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory






11. A communications device that can convert digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals so data can travel along an analog telephone line. In the form of an adapter card you insert in an expansion slot on motherboard.






12. 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.






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






14. 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






15. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television






16. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)






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






18. Two main parts are processor and memory.






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






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






21. Small peice of semi- conducting material - usually silicon - on whoch integrated cicuits are etched.






22. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider






23. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air






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






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






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






27. Computer aided design software assists a professional user in creating designs






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






29. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music - and other media in hyperlinked documents.






30. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






31. Measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium and the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor






32. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






33. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware






34. Used to gain competitive advantage






35. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software






36. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device






37. Someone who uses internet to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.






38. Designed for mobile devices






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






40. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






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






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






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






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






45. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. PGP an encryption program