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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
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1. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.






2. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






3. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster






4. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






5. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device






6. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






7. 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






8. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware






9. Internet teephony- enables users to speak to other users over the internet






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






11. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.






12. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously






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






14. Small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device






15. 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






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






17. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses






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






19. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities






20. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters






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






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






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






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






25. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o






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






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






28. Hypertext transfer protocol






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






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






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






32. Most computers (on and off)






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






34. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Component of the system unit that converts AC to DC power. Have built in fans to keep it cool.






43. A program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program - computer - or network. A rootkit can be a back door






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






45. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.






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






47. Online service provider- has many members features along with internet access such as IM or Web browsers.






48. Business transaction that occurs over Internet business - consumer consumer- consumer business - business






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






50. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly