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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. An instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.






2. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.






3. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically






4. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






5. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software






6. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






7. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.






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






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






10. Multitasking operating system sold by Sun and IBM. stand alone and server operating system






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Operating system on mobile devices that generally resides on ROM






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






19. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider






20. The layout of the computers and devices ina cmonnunications network. Star - bus - ring.






21. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor






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






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






24. The process if a computer or device recieveing info info from the server on the internet






25. The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices - machines - or workspace so that people and things interact safely and most efficiently.






26. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






27. 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






28. Electrical supply drops.can cause data loss but generally not cause equipment damage






29. 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






30. A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network. email spoofing. IP spoofing






31. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems






32. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






33. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard






34. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






35. Does not require a newsreader - easier to use than a newsgroup






36. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware






37. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






38. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






39. Some viruses are hidden in it - which are instructions saved in software such as word processing or spreadsheet program






40. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers






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






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






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






44. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer






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






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






47. Joins a cable and a port






48. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory






49. Federally funded internet security research and development center






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