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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. PGP an encryption program






2. Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance- type tasks usually related to managing a computer - its devices - or its programs. (transfer photos to an optical disk.






3. Static ram- faster and more reliable. Dont need to be re energized as often and are more expensive






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






5. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






6. Sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.






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






8. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.






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






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






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






12. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. When businesses use the internet to sell products






22. Translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that data and information can be routed to the correct computer.






23. A window that provides info - presents availabe options - or requests a response.






24. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images






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






26. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware






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






28. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions






29. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. A colection of individual programs available together as a unit. lower cost and ease of use






42. Optical disk drive - hard disk drive - usb flash drive - card reader/writer - memory cards - external hard disk.






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






44. A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer






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






46. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






47. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






48. Started the internet as a networking project






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






50. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.