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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Storage over an internet service






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






3. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions






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






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






6. Desktop publishing software enables pro designers to create sophisticated docs that contain text graphics nd colors.






7. On the motherboard hold memory modules






8. Holds one or more disk drives






9. 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.






10. 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






11. Instead of port - jack is used to identify audio or video ports.






12. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed






13. 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.






14. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer






15. A communications device that can convert digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals so data can travel along an analog telephone line. In the form of an adapter card you insert in an expansion slot on motherboard.






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






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






18. A communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have a built in networking capability to access a network






19. May break in to computer to exploit security weakness. financial gains - revenge.






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






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






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






23. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands






24. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






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






26. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home






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






28. Magnetoresistive ram- stores data using magnetic charges not electrical. Retains contents after power is out






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






30. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement






31. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software






32. Used to gain competitive advantage






33. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot






34. Surgeon performs operation by controlling robot when not in the same area as patient.






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






36. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






37. Written by virus author that can damage computer by infecting a computer negatively by altering the way computer works without the users knowledge knowledge or permission.






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






39. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)






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






41. Most computers (on and off)






42. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor






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






44. 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






45. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks






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






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






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






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






50. The core of the operating system that manages memory and devices - maintains the computer clock - starts programs - and assigns the computers resources such as devices and data. Memory resident