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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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1. 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






2. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






3. 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.






4. Transmission control protocol is a netwrok standard that defines how data are routed from one end of a network to another - ensuring data arrives correctly. Packet switching






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






6. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.






7. A device that plugs in a USB port on the system unit and contains multiple USB ports in which you plus cables from USB devices. Self- powered






8. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.






9. A set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources






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






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






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






13. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






14. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer






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






16. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






17. A large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousnads of connected users simutaneously






18. Reorganizing it so that the files are store in continous sectors






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






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






21. Redundant array of independant disks which is a group of to or more inegrated hard disks. An ideal storage system for users who must have data available when the access it






22. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






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






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






25. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






26. On the motherboard hold memory modules






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






28. Transmission media on which the data - instructions - information travel.






29. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






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






31. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






33. A computer with limited processing power that enables users to send data to and recieve info from a host computer. POS terminals - ATM - and DVD kiosks






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






35. The layout of the computers and devices ina cmonnunications network. Star - bus - ring.






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






37. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






38. Holds one or more disk drives






39. Privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer model.






40. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer






41. 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






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






43. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement






44. Provids mobile users with a secure connection to the company server as if the user has a private line.






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






46. Accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data - stealing info - or other malicious actions.






47. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers






48. 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






49. ...






50. Links in text based documents







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