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Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting






2. Continues to operate when one of its components fails - ensuring that no data is lost






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






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






7. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






8. The time it takes a signal to trvale from one location to another on a network Neg effect- distance - type of transmission media - and number of nodes data must travel through - bandwith high latency low for best performance






9. 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






10. A web application that combines services from two or more sources creating a new application.






11. The use of computer or network with out permission






12. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






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






14. A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink.






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






16. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






17. A family member on a computer






18. Faster - higher quality than ink jet. Uses toner that sticks to the page from a combo of pressure and heat.






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






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






21. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






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






23. The role of memory to store both data and programs






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






25. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music - and other media in hyperlinked documents.






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






27. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






28. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media






29. A device that uses a light source toread characters - marks - codes - and converts them into digital data that a computer can process. Uses optical character recognition and optical mark recognition






30. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






37. Power on self test to check the various system components and the results are compared with data in a CMOS chip






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






39. Other computers and mobile devices on the networ that rely on the server for its resources






40. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.






41. DoS attack is an assult whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email






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






43. When online meetings take place on the web






44. 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






45. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






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






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






48. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current






49. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project






50. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions