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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. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions






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






3. Dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signal. Carries more signals - faster - less noise - better security - smaller size






4. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






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






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






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






8. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






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






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






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






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






13. Defines guidelines that specify the eay computers access the medium to which they are attached - types - speed of medium - and types of physical cable or witreless technology used






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






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






16. Standard specifies that computers and devices on the networl share or pass a special signal called a token in a unidirectional manner and in a preset order. only one token per network






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






18. Latest version of Post office Protocol






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






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






21. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






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






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






24. Magnetoresistive ram- stores data using magnetic charges not electrical. Retains contents after power is out






25. Does not require a newsreader - easier to use than a newsgroup






26. Graphic file (JPEG - GIF) slowly replacing GIF






27. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.






28. 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.






29. A communications device that sends and recieves data and info to and from digital line






30. Redundant array of independant disks which is a group of to or more inegrated hard disks. An ideal storage system for users who must have data available when the access it






31. On the motherboard hold memory modules






32. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






33. A device that plugs in a USB port on the system unit and contains multiple USB ports in which you plus cables from USB devices. Self- powered






34. The original article and all subsequent related replies






35. Consumer consumer e commerce.






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






37. 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.






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






39. Radio frequency identification is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object. Can contain antenna and memory chips






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






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






42. Transmission control protocol is a netwrok standard that defines how data are routed from one end of a network to another - ensuring data arrives correctly. Packet switching






43. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data






44. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)






45. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often






46. 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






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






48. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -






49. Msot retail stores use POS to record purchases - process cards - and update inventory






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