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






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






3. Hypertext transfer protocol






4. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster






5. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






6. Simple mail transfer protocol is a communications protocol used by some outgoing mail servers.






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






8. The operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed. Operating system regains control if one program stops operating properly






9. Small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device






10. Power on self test to check the various system components and the results are compared with data in a CMOS chip






11. 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.






12. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)






13. Any data or instructions entered into the memory of the computer






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






15. The use of computer or network with out permission






16. A device that uses a light source toread characters - marks - codes - and converts them into digital data that a computer can process. Uses optical character recognition and optical mark recognition






17. The standard that outlines characteristics of how two network devices communicate






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






19. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer






20. Human speech is bc of its continous signal that vary in strength and quality






21. Connects the processor to cache.






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






23. Shrinks file sizes - lossy-you will be able to restore the file to its exact original state - lossless - compressed file can be returned to its original state






24. 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.






25. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






26. CPU. Interprets and carries out basic instructions that operate the computer. (On motherboard)






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






28. ...






29. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






30. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device






31. 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






32. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider






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






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






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






36. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






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






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






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






40. Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks - makes business activites more efficient - to assist with graphics - to support home - personal - and educational tasks - to facilitate communications






41. 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.






42. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.






43. Multitasking operating system sold by Sun and IBM. stand alone and server operating system






44. Software used by criminals






45. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously






46. Saves any open docs or programs to hardisk before removing power






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






48. Designed for mobile devices






49. Control unit- part of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations on the computer.






50. Small- high speed storage locations that temporarily hold data and instructions. A part of the processor not memory