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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






2. The delivery of education via some electronic method such as the internet - networks - or optical disks.






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






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






5. A large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousnads of connected users simutaneously






6. Smallest element in an electronic image






7. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






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






9. PGP an encryption program






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






11. The operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed. Operating system regains control if one program stops operating properly






12. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






13. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






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






15. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks






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






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






18. World wide web consortium oversees research and sets standards for many areas of the internet






19. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)






20. Electrical supply drops.can cause data loss but generally not cause equipment damage






21. Hypertext transfer protocol






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






23. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp






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






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






26. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster






27. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music - and other media in hyperlinked documents.






28. 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.






29. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.






30. Business transaction that occurs over Internet business - consumer consumer- consumer business - business






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






32. A metropolitan area network is a high speed netwrok that connects local area networks. contains LANs






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






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






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






36. The amount of data - instructions - and information that can travel over communications channel






37. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection






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






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






40. Holds one or more disk drives






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






42. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.






43. A communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have a built in networking capability to access a network






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






45. Picure messaging can occur from mobile to mobile and mobile to email






46. Designed for mobile devices






47. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






48. Central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.






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






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