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






2. The last section of the domain name






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






4. Faster - higher quality than ink jet. Uses toner that sticks to the page from a combo of pressure and heat.






5. Loses its contents when power is turned off (RAM)






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






7. Transport layer security provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an internet server - Requires client to have digital certif






8. zombie






9. Personal information manager is application software that includes features to help users organize personal info






10. A device that enables you to join a port and a connector that are both male or female






11. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.






12. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact






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






15. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home






16. Unencrypted readable data






17. Other computers and mobile devices on the networ that rely on the server for its resources






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






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






20. Smallest element in an electronic image






21. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data instructions and information. Faster - use less power - last more than 5 years - higher failure rate - cost much more






22. Communications activity. Handled by NSFnet.






23. Allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bits travel on a bus from input to memory to processor to output. Data Bus. Address Bus.






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






25. Links in text based documents






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






27. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system






28. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






29. The process if a computer or device recieveing info info from the server on the internet






30. Joins a cable and a port






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






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






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






34. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration






35. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






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






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






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






39. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.






40. Allows users to keep typing without using enter at the end of each line






41. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables






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






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






44. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.






45. They can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle






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






47. Optical disk drive - hard disk drive - usb flash drive - card reader/writer - memory cards - external hard disk.






48. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






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






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