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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. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






2. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax






3. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer






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






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






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






7. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.






8. 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.






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






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






11. A personal computer you can carry from place to place






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






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






14. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card






15. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)






16. Links in text based documents






17. Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks - makes business activites more efficient - to assist with graphics - to support home - personal - and educational tasks - to facilitate communications






18. When businesses use the internet to sell products






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






20. Accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data - stealing info - or other malicious actions.






21. A device that uses a light source toread characters - marks - codes - and converts them into digital data that a computer can process. Uses optical character recognition and optical mark recognition






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






23. Organization that sells and manages domain names






24. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities






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






26. Method that uses multiple processors to execute a single program or task requires special software that recognizes how to divide the problemand bring results back together






27. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses






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






29. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






30. The fastest most powerful computer






31. The use of computer or network with out permission






32. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities






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






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






35. On the motherboard hold memory modules






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






37. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television






38. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






39. Latest version of Post office Protocol






40. 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






41. 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






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






43. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold






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






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






46. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information






47. 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.






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






49. When online meetings take place on the web






50. Shrinks file sizes - lossy-you will be able to restore the file to its exact original state - lossless - compressed file can be returned to its original state