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






2. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.






3. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air






4. A segment in memory in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device






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






6. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






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






8. Moving pictures experts group is a popular video compression standard






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






10. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp






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






12. A device that uses a light source toread characters - marks - codes - and converts them into digital data that a computer can process. Uses optical character recognition and optical mark recognition






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






14. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.






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






16. Designed for mobile devices






17. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






18. 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






19. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)






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






21. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors






22. 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






23. Multitasking operating system sold by Sun and IBM. stand alone and server operating system






24. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






25. 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






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






27. Unencrypted readable data






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






29. Data that has been processed in a useful form- text - graphics - audio - video






30. Builds and maintains lists of words found on websites. Useful for search engines






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






32. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






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






34. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






35. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






36. The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors






37. Saves any open docs or programs to hardisk before removing power






38. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music - and other media in hyperlinked documents.






39. Transmission media on which the data - instructions - information travel.






40. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration






41. 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






42. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.






43. A server outside the organizations network that controls which communications pass into the organizations network. Screens incoming and outgoing messages






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






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






46. The smallest unit of disk space that stores data and info






47. Holds one or more disk drives






48. Radio frequency identification is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object. Can contain antenna and memory chips






49. 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






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