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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.






2. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data






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






4. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Some say they hack to improve security






5. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer






6. Central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.






7. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity






8. 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






9. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.






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






11. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






12. When online meetings take place on the web






13. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






14. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer






15. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate






16. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data instructions and information. Faster - use less power - last more than 5 years - higher failure rate - cost much more






17. 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






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






19. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project






20. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system






21. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.






22. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures






23. Msot retail stores use POS to record purchases - process cards - and update inventory






24. ...






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






26. On the motherboard hold memory modules






27. Started the internet as a networking project






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






29. Users prefer to download or transfer a copy of the images from the digital camera to the computers hard disk






30. Accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data - stealing info - or other malicious actions.






31. Hypertext transfer protocol






32. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.






33. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device






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






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






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






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






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






39. Used to track and identify the location of high risk or high value items.






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






41. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






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






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






44. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






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






46. Saves any open docs or programs to hardisk before removing power






47. May break in to computer to exploit security weakness. financial gains - revenge.






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






49. The delivery of education via some electronic method such as the internet - networks - or optical disks.






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