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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data instructions and information. Faster - use less power - last more than 5 years - higher failure rate - cost much more






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






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






12. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.






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






14. 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.






15. Allows users to keep typing without using enter at the end of each line






16. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






17. A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink.






18. Special software to listen to audio






19. Consumer consumer e commerce.






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






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






22. Perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal or financial info.






23. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






24. 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






25. Provids mobile users with a secure connection to the company server as if the user has a private line.






26. The destructive event or prank the program intended to deliver






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






28. Started the internet as a networking project






29. A communications device that can convert digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals so data can travel along an analog telephone line. In the form of an adapter card you insert in an expansion slot on motherboard.






30. When online meetings take place on the web






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






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






33. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






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






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






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






37. A program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program - computer - or network. A rootkit can be a back door






38. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






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






40. Protective case for optical discs






41. Connects the processor to cache.






42. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing






43. A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer






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






45. Joins a cable and a port






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






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






48. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






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






50. Hides within or looks like a legitimate program such as a screen saver