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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. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






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






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






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






5. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






6. 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.






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






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






9. A business that gathers and organizes web content and then distributs the content to subscribers for free or a fee






10. (program) consists of related instructions that tells computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them






11. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.






12. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






13. Hypertext transfer protocol






14. Desktop publishing software enables pro designers to create sophisticated docs that contain text graphics nd colors.






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






16. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device






17. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






18. The standard that outlines characteristics of how two network devices communicate






19. A series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other. MIMO






20. A colection of individual programs available together as a unit. lower cost and ease of use






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






22. Rambus inline memory module house RDRAM chips






23. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.






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






25. 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.






26. Operating system on mobile devices that generally resides on ROM






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






28. 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






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






30. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider






31. PGP an encryption program






32. Accepts the transmission of data - instructions - or info






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






34. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)






35. DoS attack is an assult whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email






36. Transmission control protocol is a netwrok standard that defines how data are routed from one end of a network to another - ensuring data arrives correctly. Packet switching






37. Method that the internet uses to store domain names and their corressponding IP addresses






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






39. Computer aided design software assists a professional user in creating designs






40. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






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






42. Optical disk drive - hard disk drive - usb flash drive - card reader/writer - memory cards - external hard disk.






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






44. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables






45. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster






46. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.






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






48. Storage over an internet service






49. 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






50. 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