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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. A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.






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






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






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






5. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard






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






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






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






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






10. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information






11. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed






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






13. Measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium and the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor






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






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






16. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically






17. The use of computer or network with out permission






18. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






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






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. A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network. email spoofing. IP spoofing






22. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






23. Consumer consumer e commerce.






24. A know specific pattern of virus code.






25. Wide area network is a network that covers a large geographic area such as a city - country - or world. The internet is the biggest






26. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate






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






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






29. Controls timing of all computer operations






30. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks






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






32. 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






33. Holds one or more disk drives






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






35. Can be peropheral or chip - creates sound from digital instructions.






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






37. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






38. Surgeon performs operation by controlling robot when not in the same area as patient.






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






40. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.






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






42. The role of memory to store both data and programs






43. Accepts the transmission of data - instructions - or info






44. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television






45. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor






46. Uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.






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






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






49. Computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them






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