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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. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






2. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)






3. A know specific pattern of virus code.






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






5. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands






6. A computer that can perform all of its input - processing - output - and storage activities by itself (PC - Apple)






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






12. Controls access to the hardware - software and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for data - programs - and info






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






14. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage






15. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






16. Storage over an internet service






17. Federally funded internet security research and development center






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






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






20. Smallest element in an electronic image






21. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications






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






23. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o






24. A server outside the organizations network that controls which communications pass into the organizations network. Screens incoming and outgoing messages






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






26. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Some say they hack to improve security






27. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






28. A web application that combines services from two or more sources creating a new application.






29. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line






30. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






38. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures






39. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.






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






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






42. Software that helps groups of people work together on projects and share info over a network






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






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






45. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






46. Builds and maintains lists of words found on websites. Useful for search engines






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






48. 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






49. ...






50. Links in text based documents