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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. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






2. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data






3. Latest version of Post office Protocol






4. Communications activity. Handled by NSFnet.






5. Users prefer to download or transfer a copy of the images from the digital camera to the computers hard disk






6. A window that provides info - presents availabe options - or requests a response.






7. Really simple syndication is a specification that many content aggregatorsuse to distribute content to subscribers






8. Software that helps groups of people work together on projects and share info over a network






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






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






11. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






12. Controls timing of all computer operations






13. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.






14. 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






15. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






16. A stationary pointing devoce with a ball on its top or side with one or two buttons like a mouse.






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






18. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement






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






20. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






21. A type of storage media that consists of flat disc and is written and read by a laser






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






23. Dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signal. Carries more signals - faster - less noise - better security - smaller size






24. Slightly slower than L1 cache but has higher capacity. (advanced transfer cache)






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






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






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






28. A cable forms a closed loop with all computers. one direction






29. Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks - makes business activites more efficient - to assist with graphics - to support home - personal - and educational tasks - to facilitate communications






30. The amount of data - instructions - and information that can travel over communications channel






31. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






32. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage






33. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. PGP an encryption program






41. A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink.






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






43. Loses its contents when power is turned off (RAM)






44. The last section of the domain name






45. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






46. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






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






48. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer






49. When online meetings take place on the web






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