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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data - stealing info - or other malicious actions.






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






3. The operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed. Operating system regains control if one program stops operating properly






4. (laptop computer) portable personal computer often able to fit in your lap






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






6. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






7. Used to gain competitive advantage






8. 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






9. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.






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






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






12. Any data or instructions entered into the memory of the computer






13. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device






14. 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.






15. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






17. Redundant array of independant disks which is a group of to or more inegrated hard disks. An ideal storage system for users who must have data available when the access it






18. Faster - higher quality than ink jet. Uses toner that sticks to the page from a combo of pressure and heat.






19. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






20. When online meetings take place on the web






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






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






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






24. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.






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






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






27. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon






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






29. Defines guidelines that specify the eay computers access the medium to which they are attached - types - speed of medium - and types of physical cable or witreless technology used






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






31. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.






32. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






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






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






35. PGP an encryption program






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






37. A network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data is being transmitted. Msot popular in LAN






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






39. Consumer consumer e commerce.






40. The fastest most powerful computer






41. Perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal or financial info.






42. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously






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






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






45. A know specific pattern of virus code.






46. Virtual reality is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagines environment that appears in a 3d space.






47. Standard specifies that computers and devices on the networl share or pass a special signal called a token in a unidirectional manner and in a preset order. only one token per network






48. Central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.






49. Controls timing of all computer operations






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