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






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






3. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity






4. Communications activity. Handled by NSFnet.






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






6. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






12. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






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






14. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






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






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






17. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware






18. Most computers (on and off)






19. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






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






21. Joins a cable and a port






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






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






24. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters






25. A metropolitan area network is a high speed netwrok that connects local area networks. contains LANs






26. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






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






28. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon






29. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.






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






31. Links in text based documents






32. The last section of the domain name






33. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp






34. Organization that sells and manages domain names






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






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






37. Text version of an IP address






38. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer






39. Major carriers of network traffic






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






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






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






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






44. Graphics processing unit controls the manipulation and display of graphics on the display device.






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






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






47. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television






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






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






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