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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. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






2. A collection of networked computers that have been compromised by malware operating in a collected cohesive fashion - (coordinated by a controller computer). Can leverage the combined computing power of their botnets to launch targeted denial of serv






3. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card






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






5. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






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






7. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking






8. Computer aided manufacturing refers ti the use of computers to assist with manufacturing process.






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






10. Transmission media on which the data - instructions - information travel.






11. Slightly slower than L1 cache but has higher capacity. (advanced transfer cache)






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






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






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






15. The amount of data - instructions - and information that can travel over communications channel






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






17. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






18. The last section of the domain name






19. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems






20. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)






21. May break in to computer to exploit security weakness. financial gains - revenge.






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






23. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






24. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media






25. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






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






27. Continues to operate when one of its components fails - ensuring that no data is lost






28. Central processing unit- processor- interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.






29. Smallest element in an electronic image






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






31. The original article and all subsequent related replies






32. Value added network is a third party busniess that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer - storage and email.






33. The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices - machines - or workspace so that people and things interact safely and most efficiently.






34. 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






35. 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.






36. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures






37. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.






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






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






40. 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.






41. Hypertext transfer protocol






42. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor






43. Single inline memory module forms a single set of contacts






44. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






45. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






46. A type of storage media that consists of flat disc and is written and read by a laser






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






48. 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






49. A real time internet communications service where you can talk to people online.






50. Major carriers of network traffic