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






2. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps






3. ...






4. 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






5. The fastest most powerful computer






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






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






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






9. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






10. 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.






11. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.






12. 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






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






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






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






16. A program that displays an online advertisement in a pop up. spyware can be hidden in adware






17. 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






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






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






20. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer






21. Is a hardware or software that protects a networks resources from intrusion by users on another such as the internet.






22. Latest version of Post office Protocol






23. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage






24. Data that has been processed in a useful form- text - graphics - audio - video






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






26. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting






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






28. The original article and all subsequent related replies






29. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)






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






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






32. The use of computer or network with out permission






33. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor






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






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






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






37. 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.






38. Privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer model.






39. Reorganizing it so that the files are store in continous sectors






40. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.






41. Virtual reality is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagines environment that appears in a 3d space.






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






43. A computer with limited processing power that enables users to send data to and recieve info from a host computer. POS terminals - ATM - and DVD kiosks






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






45. Consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together - Used for transmission media. Wires are twisted to reduce the noise






46. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






47. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project






48. Digital video intefaceenables digital signals to translate directly to the LCD monitor.






49. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer






50. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement