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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






2. PGP an encryption program






3. Consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together - Used for transmission media. Wires are twisted to reduce the noise






4. Health care professions conduct live conferences on the computer






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






6. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data instructions and information. Faster - use less power - last more than 5 years - higher failure rate - cost much more






7. Really simple syndication is a specification that many content aggregatorsuse to distribute content to subscribers






8. Obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place.






9. Hypertext transfer protocol






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






11. Provides a means of sharing distributing and searching through documents by converting them unti a format that can be viewed by any user.






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






13. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work






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






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






16. 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.






17. A know specific pattern of virus code.






18. Saves any open documents and programs to RAM and places computer into a low power state






19. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






20. 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






21. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.






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






23. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






24. The standard that outlines characteristics of how two network devices communicate






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






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






27. A program that displays an online advertisement in a pop up. spyware can be hidden in adware






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






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






30. On the motherboard hold memory modules






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






32. The amount of data - instructions - and information that can travel over communications channel






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






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






35. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






36. 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






37. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network






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






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






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






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






42. Random access memory- memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices






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






44. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.






45. Computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them






46. Most computers (on and off)






47. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






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






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






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