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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. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device






2. Determines the number of bits that can be transmitted at one time






3. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.






4. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.






5. The smallest unit of disk space that stores data and info






6. The fastest most powerful computer






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






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






9. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)






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






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






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






13. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.






14. Data that has been processed in a useful form- text - graphics - audio - video






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






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






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






18. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking






19. A large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousnads of connected users simutaneously






20. Helps speed he processes of the comp bc it stores frequently used instructions and data (L1 - L2 cache) cache speeds up the processing time bc it stores frequently used instructions and data.






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






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






23. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor






24. Allows users to keep typing without using enter at the end of each line






25. When businesses use the internet to sell products






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






27. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






28. Instant messaging - Mobile to mobile - mobile to personal computer - web to mobile






29. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work






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






31. 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






32. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home






33. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






34. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)






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






36. Accepts the transmission of data - instructions - or info






37. 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






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






39. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data instructions and information. Faster - use less power - last more than 5 years - higher failure rate - cost much more






40. 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






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






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






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






44. Records in a file both successful and unsuccessful attempts.






45. A personal computer you can carry from place to place






46. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






47. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly






48. Provides a means of sharing distributing and searching through documents by converting them unti a format that can be viewed by any user.






49. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system






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