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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. The role of memory to store both data and programs






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






3. Someone who uses internet to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.






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






5. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






6. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software






7. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.






8. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.






9. Links in text based documents






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






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






12. Media transmit multiple signals simutaneously. Download faster than upload






13. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.






14. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.






15. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






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






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






18. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen






19. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






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






21. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.






22. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon






23. A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.






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






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






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






27. Method that the internet uses to store domain names and their corressponding IP addresses






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






29. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current






30. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware






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






32. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






33. zombie






34. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






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






36. Translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that data and information can be routed to the correct computer.






37. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions






38. Organization that sells and manages domain names






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






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






41. Moving pictures experts group is a popular video compression standard






42. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet






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






44. ...






45. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory






46. A cable forms a closed loop with all computers. one direction






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






48. Converst computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable through the monitor which displays image on the screen






49. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






50. Uses email as a vehicle for extortion. Threaten users if they are not paid a sum of money