Test your basic knowledge |

Cse Computer Science Engineering

Subjects : engineering, it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. 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.






2. The use of computer or network with out permission






3. Unencrypted readable data






4. zombie






5. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






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






7. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)






8. Does not lose its contents when power is turned off (permanent - ROM - flash memory - CMOS)






9. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






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






11. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer






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






13. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.






14. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement






15. (program) consists of related instructions that tells computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them






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






17. 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






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






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






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






21. A communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have a built in networking capability to access a network






22. A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.






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






24. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities






25. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






26. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer






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






28. The time it takes a signal to trvale from one location to another on a network Neg effect- distance - type of transmission media - and number of nodes data must travel through - bandwith high latency low for best performance






29. Privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer model.






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






31. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges






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






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






34. Most computers (on and off)






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






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






37. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device






38. Allows you to insert and remove flash memory and other devoces while the computer is running (flash memory)






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






40. A set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources






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






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






43. Smallest element in an electronic image






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






45. A network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data is being transmitted. Msot popular in LAN






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






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






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






49. Consumer consumer e commerce.






50. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.