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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. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






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






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






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






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






6. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often






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






8. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -






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






10. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage






11. 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






12. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.






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






14. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.






15. Latest version of Post office Protocol






16. Media transmit multiple signals simutaneously. Download faster than upload






17. A window that provides info - presents availabe options - or requests a response.






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






19. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






20. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks






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






22. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware






23. Saves any open documents and programs to RAM and places computer into a low power state






24. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)






25. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Some say they hack to improve security






26. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






27. Used to track and identify the location of high risk or high value items.






28. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






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






30. 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






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






32. Hypertext transfer protocol






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






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






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






36. Application software that allows users to access and view Web Pages (Intenet Explorer - Firefox - Safari)






37. An instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.






38. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






39. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting






40. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)






41. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line






42. Small peice of semi- conducting material - usually silicon - on whoch integrated cicuits are etched.






43. PGP an encryption program






44. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate






45. Reorganizing it so that the files are store in continous sectors






46. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






47. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






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






49. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






50. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen