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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system






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






3. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television






4. Saves any open documents and programs to RAM and places computer into a low power state






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






6. When businesses use the internet to sell products






7. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






8. Graphic file (JPEG - GIF) slowly replacing GIF






9. (laptop computer) portable personal computer often able to fit in your lap






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






11. An instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.






12. Central processing unit- processor- interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.






13. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp






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






15. Radio frequency identification is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object. Can contain antenna and memory chips






16. Continues to operate when one of its components fails - ensuring that no data is lost






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






18. Where a computer keeps data - instructions - and information (flash drives - hard disks - optical disks - memory cards)






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






20. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






21. A know specific pattern of virus code.






22. A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of a human brain.






23. 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






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






25. A collection of networked computers that have been compromised by malware operating in a collected cohesive fashion - (coordinated by a controller computer). Can leverage the combined computing power of their botnets to launch targeted denial of serv






26. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.






27. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)






28. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






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






31. The amount of data - instructions - and information that can travel over communications channel






32. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






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






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






35. Designed for mobile devices






36. A device that enables you to join a port and a connector that are both male or female






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






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






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






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






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






42. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






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






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






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






46. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current






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






48. A communications device that sends and recieves data and info to and from digital line






49. A type of storage media that consists of flat disc and is written and read by a laser






50. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light