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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






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






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






4. Text version of an IP address






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






6. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands






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






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






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






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






11. Does not require a newsreader - easier to use than a newsgroup






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






13. The core of the operating system that manages memory and devices - maintains the computer clock - starts programs - and assigns the computers resources such as devices and data. Memory resident






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






15. When online meetings take place on the web






16. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






17. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.






18. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.






19. Allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bits travel on a bus from input to memory to processor to output. Data Bus. Address Bus.






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






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






22. Instant messaging - Mobile to mobile - mobile to personal computer - web to mobile






23. They can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle






24. Sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.






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






26. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o






27. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






28. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work






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






30. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television






31. Helps speed he processes of the comp bc it stores frequently used instructions and data (L1 - L2 cache) cache speeds up the processing time bc it stores frequently used instructions and data.






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






33. Transport layer security provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an internet server - Requires client to have digital certif






34. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






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






36. Consumer consumer e commerce.






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






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






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






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






41. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement






42. Federally funded internet security research and development center






43. Internet access that takes place when the modem in your computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave pattern) signal.






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






45. Records in a file both successful and unsuccessful attempts.






46. Internet teephony- enables users to speak to other users over the internet






47. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






48. A type of always on connection that is established between two communications devices. better than dial up line






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






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