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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. Media transmit multiple signals simutaneously. Download faster than upload






2. A metropolitan area network is a high speed netwrok that connects local area networks. contains LANs






3. The use of computer or network with out permission






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






5. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory






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






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






8. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot






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






10. Consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together - Used for transmission media. Wires are twisted to reduce the noise






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






12. Connects the processor to cache.






13. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites






14. A computer that can perform all of its input - processing - output - and storage activities by itself (PC - Apple)






15. Written by virus author that can damage computer by infecting a computer negatively by altering the way computer works without the users knowledge knowledge or permission.






16. Random access memory- memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices






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






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






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






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






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






22. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions






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






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






25. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






26. A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of a human brain.






27. 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.






28. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






29. The process if a computer or device recieveing info info from the server on the internet






30. A collection of networked computers that have been compromised by malware operating in a collected cohesive fashion - (coordinated by a controller computer). Can leverage the combined computing power of their botnets to launch targeted denial of serv






31. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information






32. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.






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






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






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






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






37. Is a hardware or software that protects a networks resources from intrusion by users on another such as the internet.






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






39. Component of the system unit that converts AC to DC power. Have built in fans to keep it cool.






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






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






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






43. Communications activity. Handled by NSFnet.






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






45. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






46. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.






47. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media






48. Online service provider- has many members features along with internet access such as IM or Web browsers.






49. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






50. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.