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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. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.






2. The time it takes a signal to trvale from one location to another on a network Neg effect- distance - type of transmission media - and number of nodes data must travel through - bandwith high latency low for best performance






3. Human speech is bc of its continous signal that vary in strength and quality






4. Federally funded internet security research and development center






5. Accepts the transmission of data - instructions - or info






6. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters






7. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






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






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






10. A know specific pattern of virus code.






11. 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






12. On the motherboard hold memory modules






13. Defines guidelines that specify the eay computers access the medium to which they are attached - types - speed of medium - and types of physical cable or witreless technology used






14. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






15. 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






16. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)






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18. Instead of port - jack is used to identify audio or video ports.






19. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet






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






21. Random access memory- memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices






22. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






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






24. Initiates an instruction to transmit data - instructions - or information.






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






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






27. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables






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






29. The smallest unit of disk space that stores data and info






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






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






32. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)






33. A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.






34. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






35. A program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program - computer - or network. A rootkit can be a back door






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






37. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.






38. Any data or instructions entered into the memory of the computer






39. Power on self test to check the various system components and the results are compared with data in a CMOS chip






40. The fastest most powerful computer






41. Graphical User interface - interact with software using text - graphics - and icons






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






43. Provides a means of sharing distributing and searching through documents by converting them unti a format that can be viewed by any user.






44. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)






45. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






46. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)






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






48. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.






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






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