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






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






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






4. A know specific pattern of virus code.






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






6. 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.






7. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax






8. A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.






9. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o






10. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory






11. Hypertext transfer protocol






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






13. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet






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






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






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






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






18. Major carriers of network traffic






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






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






21. Power on self test to check the various system components and the results are compared with data in a CMOS chip






22. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






23. zombie






24. 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






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






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






27. Magnetoresistive ram- stores data using magnetic charges not electrical. Retains contents after power is out






28. The time it takes a signal to trvale from one location to another on a network Neg effect- distance - type of transmission media - and number of nodes data must travel through - bandwith high latency low for best performance






29. PGP an encryption program






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






31. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






32. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.






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






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






35. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system






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






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






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






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






40. Single inline memory module forms a single set of contacts






41. Protective case for optical discs






42. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed






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






44. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand






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






46. A web application that combines services from two or more sources creating a new application.






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






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






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






50. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light