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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. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage






2. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






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






4. Graphic file (JPEG - GIF) slowly replacing GIF






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






6. The last section of the domain name






7. Used to track and identify the location of high risk or high value items.






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






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






10. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






11. Shrinks file sizes - lossy-you will be able to restore the file to its exact original state - lossless - compressed file can be returned to its original state






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






13. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






14. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






15. On the motherboard hold memory modules






16. Where a computer keeps data - instructions - and information (flash drives - hard disks - optical disks - memory cards)






17. Online service provider- has many members features along with internet access such as IM or Web browsers.






18. The destructive event or prank the program intended to deliver






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






20. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






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






22. Optical disk drive - hard disk drive - usb flash drive - card reader/writer - memory cards - external hard disk.






23. A collection of networked computers that have been compromised by malware operating in a collected cohesive fashion - (coordinated by a controller computer). Can leverage the combined computing power of their botnets to launch targeted denial of serv






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






25. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






26. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Some say they hack to improve security






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






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






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






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






31. Most computers (on and off)






32. A computer that can perform all of its input - processing - output - and storage activities by itself (PC - Apple)






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






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






35. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






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






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






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






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






40. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software






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






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






43. Moving pictures experts group is a popular video compression standard






44. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device






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






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






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






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






49. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer






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