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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






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






3. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device






4. 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.






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






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






7. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






8. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.






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






10. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges






11. Value added network is a third party busniess that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer - storage and email.






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






13. The fastest most powerful computer






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






15. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






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






17. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






18. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.






19. Msot retail stores use POS to record purchases - process cards - and update inventory






20. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting






21. Uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.






22. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.






23. The operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed. Operating system regains control if one program stops operating properly






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






25. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.






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






27. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television






28. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






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






30. Controls timing of all computer operations






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






32. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.






33. Converst computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable through the monitor which displays image on the screen






34. 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






35. A server outside the organizations network that controls which communications pass into the organizations network. Screens incoming and outgoing messages






36. Designed for mobile devices






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






38. Hides within or looks like a legitimate program such as a screen saver






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






40. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)






41. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly






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






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






44. The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors






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






46. 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






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






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






49. Moving pictures experts group is a popular video compression standard






50. Characteristics include capacity - platters - read/write heads - cylinders - sectors and tracks - rpm - transfer rate - and access time