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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. Other computers and mobile devices on the networ that rely on the server for its resources






2. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card






3. Controls timing of all computer operations






4. Converst computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable through the monitor which displays image on the screen






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






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






7. Encrypted data






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






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






10. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






11. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images






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






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






14. Two main parts are processor and memory.






15. PGP an encryption program






16. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






17. Amercian Standad code for information interchange - is the most widely used coding scheme to represent data






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






19. Major carriers of network traffic






20. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -






21. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






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






23. A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of a human brain.






24. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






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






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






27. Provids mobile users with a secure connection to the company server as if the user has a private line.






28. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






29. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.






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






31. Initiates an instruction to transmit data - instructions - or information.






32. Personal information manager is application software that includes features to help users organize personal info






33. Msot retail stores use POS to record purchases - process cards - and update inventory






34. Protective case for optical discs






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






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






37. Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile comouters and devices WiFi - WiMAX - Bluetooth






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. Internet access that takes place when the modem in your computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave pattern) signal.






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






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






42. Digital video intefaceenables digital signals to translate directly to the LCD monitor.






43. Connects the processor to cache.






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






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






46. The point at which a peripheral attahes to or communicates with a system unit so that the peripheral can send data or recive info from the computer






47. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






48. Small peice of semi- conducting material - usually silicon - on whoch integrated cicuits are etched.






49. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message






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