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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 activity. Handled by NSFnet.






2. Uses email as a vehicle for extortion. Threaten users if they are not paid a sum of money






3. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software






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






5. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






6. Joins a cable and a port






7. The delivery of education via some electronic method such as the internet - networks - or optical disks.






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






9. Automatically analyzes all network traffic and notifies network administrators of suspicious behavior pattermsor system breaches






10. Software used by criminals






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






12. Helps speed he processes of the comp bc it stores frequently used instructions and data (L1 - L2 cache) cache speeds up the processing time bc it stores frequently used instructions and data.






13. Records in a file both successful and unsuccessful attempts.






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






15. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






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






17. ...






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






19. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.






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






21. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






22. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line






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






24. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.






25. CPU. Interprets and carries out basic instructions that operate the computer. (On motherboard)






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






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






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






29. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures






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






31. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






32. Allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bits travel on a bus from input to memory to processor to output. Data Bus. Address Bus.






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






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






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






36. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






37. 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






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






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






40. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system






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






42. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home






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






44. 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.






45. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks






46. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






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






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






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






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