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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network






2. Multitasking operating system sold by Sun and IBM. stand alone and server operating system






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






4. Copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period






5. 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






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






7. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






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






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






10. A communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have a built in networking capability to access a network






11. 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






12. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.






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






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






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






16. Links in text based documents






17. Is a hardware or software that protects a networks resources from intrusion by users on another such as the internet.






18. Hypertext transfer protocol






19. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






20. 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






21. Operating system on mobile devices that generally resides on ROM






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






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






24. The point at which a peripheral attahes to or communicates with a system unit so that the peripheral can send data or recive info from the computer






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






26. Internet access that takes place when the modem in your computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave pattern) signal.






27. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.






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






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






30. Shrinks file sizes - lossy-you will be able to restore the file to its exact original state - lossless - compressed file can be returned to its original state






31. Consumer consumer e commerce.






32. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






33. 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






34. Computer aided manufacturing refers ti the use of computers to assist with manufacturing process.






35. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






36. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






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






38. Application software that allows users to access and view Web Pages (Intenet Explorer - Firefox - Safari)






39. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -






40. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.






41. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






42. 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






43. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card






44. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software






45. Joins a cable and a port






46. ...






47. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






48. Health care professions conduct live conferences on the computer






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






50. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems