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






2. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line






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






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






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






6. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o






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






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






9. CPU. Interprets and carries out basic instructions that operate the computer. (On motherboard)






10. Human speech is bc of its continous signal that vary in strength and quality






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






12. On the motherboard hold memory modules






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






14. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






15. Radio frequency identification is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object. Can contain antenna and memory chips






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






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






18. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.






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






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






21. Can be peropheral or chip - creates sound from digital instructions.






22. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






23. A communications device that sends and recieves data and info to and from digital line






24. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks






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






26. 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






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






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






29. World wide web consortium oversees research and sets standards for many areas of the internet






30. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






31. Central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.






32. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.






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






34. Software used by criminals






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






36. 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.






37. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often






38. Method that uses multiple processors to execute a single program or task requires special software that recognizes how to divide the problemand bring results back together






39. A colection of individual programs available together as a unit. lower cost and ease of use






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






41. Saves any open docs or programs to hardisk before removing power






42. Hypertext transfer protocol






43. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)






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






45. Designed for mobile devices






46. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






47. 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.






48. Someone who uses internet to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.






49. A popular digital line alternative for the small business or home user. Transmits at fast speeds on existing standard copper telephone wiring.






50. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.