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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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1. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.






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3. 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.






4. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.






5. 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






6. Data that has been processed in a useful form- text - graphics - audio - video






7. The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors






8. Computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them






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






10. 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






11. Small- high speed storage locations that temporarily hold data and instructions. A part of the processor not memory






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






13. A program that restricts access to certain material on the web






14. Small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device






15. Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile comouters and devices WiFi - WiMAX - Bluetooth






16. The standard that outlines characteristics of how two network devices communicate






17. Control unit- part of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations on the computer.






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






19. Health care professions conduct live conferences on the computer






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






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






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






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






24. Dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signal. Carries more signals - faster - less noise - better security - smaller size






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






26. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message






27. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






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






29. 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






30. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media






31. The role of memory to store both data and programs






32. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor provides high speeds and consumes little power. Used by RAM - flash memory - and other memory chips. USes battery power






33. Consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together - Used for transmission media. Wires are twisted to reduce the noise






34. A know specific pattern of virus code.






35. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration






36. A family member on a computer






37. Does not require a newsreader - easier to use than a newsgroup






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






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






40. They can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle






41. Software used by criminals






42. 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






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






44. Joins a cable and a port






45. Major carriers of network traffic






46. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard






47. DoS attack is an assult whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email






48. 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.






49. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






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







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