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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 smallest unit of disk space that stores data and info






2. The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors






3. Wide area network is a network that covers a large geographic area such as a city - country - or world. The internet is the biggest






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






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






6. Latest version of Post office Protocol






7. Static ram- faster and more reliable. Dont need to be re energized as often and are more expensive






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






9. A type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer - its devices - or its software. Helpful in running of application software






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






11. 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






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






13. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.






14. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer






15. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.






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






17. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data






18. The operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed. Operating system regains control if one program stops operating properly






19. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen






20. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory






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






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






23. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.






24. Control unit- part of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations on the computer.






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






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






27. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television






28. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.






29. (program) consists of related instructions that tells computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them






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






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






32. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures






33. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






34. Application software that allows users to access and view Web Pages (Intenet Explorer - Firefox - Safari)






35. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges






36. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






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






38. Protective case for optical discs






39. A cable forms a closed loop with all computers. one direction






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






41. A device that plugs in a USB port on the system unit and contains multiple USB ports in which you plus cables from USB devices. Self- powered






42. Does not lose its contents when power is turned off (permanent - ROM - flash memory - CMOS)






43. Small- high speed storage locations that temporarily hold data and instructions. A part of the processor not memory






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






45. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






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






47. Special software to listen to audio






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






49. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information






50. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.