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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. 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






2. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






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






4. Control unit- part of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations on the computer.






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






6. 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






7. A popular digital line alternative for the small business or home user. Transmits at fast speeds on existing standard copper telephone wiring.






8. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software






9. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement






10. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters






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






12. Graphical User interface - interact with software using text - graphics - and icons






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






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. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.






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






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






18. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)






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






20. The layout of the computers and devices ina cmonnunications network. Star - bus - ring.






21. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current






22. PGP an encryption program






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






24. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor






25. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






26. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






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






28. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






29. 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.






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






31. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






32. Computer aided manufacturing refers ti the use of computers to assist with manufacturing process.






33. Encrypted data






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






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






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






37. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.






38. Joins a cable and a port






39. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






40. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.






41. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






42. Software used by criminals






43. Uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.






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






45. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage






46. Device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer. (modem - disk drives - printers)






47. Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance- type tasks usually related to managing a computer - its devices - or its programs. (transfer photos to an optical disk.






48. May break in to computer to exploit security weakness. financial gains - revenge.






49. A set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources






50. A communications device that sends and recieves data and info to and from digital line