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






2. Application software that allows users to access and view Web Pages (Intenet Explorer - Firefox - Safari)






3. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.






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






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






6. An instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.






7. Where a computer keeps data - instructions - and information (flash drives - hard disks - optical disks - memory cards)






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






9. Online service provider- has many members features along with internet access such as IM or Web browsers.






10. A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network. email spoofing. IP spoofing






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






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






13. Single inline memory module forms a single set of contacts






14. Used to gain competitive advantage






15. A family member on a computer






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






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






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






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






20. Two main parts are processor and memory.






21. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory






22. A communications device that can convert digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals so data can travel along an analog telephone line. In the form of an adapter card you insert in an expansion slot on motherboard.






23. Extends the capabilites of a browser.






24. Smallest element in an electronic image






25. The core of the operating system that manages memory and devices - maintains the computer clock - starts programs - and assigns the computers resources such as devices and data. Memory resident






26. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device






27. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






28. Text version of an IP address






29. Designed for mobile devices






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






31. Started the internet as a networking project






32. Instead of port - jack is used to identify audio or video ports.






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






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






35. A device that plugs in a USB port on the system unit and contains multiple USB ports in which you plus cables from USB devices. Self- powered






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






37. Multitasking operating system sold by Sun and IBM. stand alone and server operating system






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






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






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






41. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.






42. Joins a cable and a port






43. Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile comouters and devices WiFi - WiMAX - Bluetooth






44. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light






45. Written by virus author that can damage computer by infecting a computer negatively by altering the way computer works without the users knowledge knowledge or permission.






46. Software that helps groups of people work together on projects and share info over a network






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






48. A real time internet communications service where you can talk to people online.






49. Smallest unit of data the computer can process






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