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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. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors






2. Federally funded internet security research and development center






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






9. Single inline memory module forms a single set of contacts






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






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






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






13. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






14. The original article and all subsequent related replies






15. Central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.






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






17. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax






18. A personal computer you can carry from place to place






19. Digital video intefaceenables digital signals to translate directly to the LCD monitor.






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






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






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






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






24. A business that gathers and organizes web content and then distributs the content to subscribers for free or a fee






25. Electrical supply drops.can cause data loss but generally not cause equipment damage






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






27. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity






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






29. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks






30. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air






31. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.






32. Allows you to insert and remove flash memory and other devoces while the computer is running (flash memory)






33. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen






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






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






36. Started the internet as a networking project






37. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






38. Latest version of Post office Protocol






39. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.






40. Some viruses are hidden in it - which are instructions saved in software such as word processing or spreadsheet program






41. A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of a human brain.






42. 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






43. 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






44. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically






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






46. A segment in memory in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device






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






48. Perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal or financial info.






49. On the motherboard hold memory modules






50. Loses its contents when power is turned off (RAM)






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