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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. Graphics processing unit controls the manipulation and display of graphics on the display device.






2. Software used by criminals






3. 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






4. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.






5. Graphical User interface - interact with software using text - graphics - and icons






6. Special software to listen to audio






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






8. Value added network is a third party busniess that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer - storage and email.






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






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






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






12. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks






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






14. Internet teephony- enables users to speak to other users over the internet






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






16. 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






17. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.






18. The last section of the domain name






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






20. The role of memory to store both data and programs






21. 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






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






23. 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






24. Major carriers of network traffic






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






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






27. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges






28. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed






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






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






31. A program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program - computer - or network. A rootkit can be a back door






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






33. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems






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






35. Component of the system unit that converts AC to DC power. Have built in fans to keep it cool.






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






37. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network






38. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.






39. A network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data is being transmitted. Msot popular in LAN






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






41. A family member on a computer






42. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor






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






44. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






45. Single chip with two or more processor cores.






46. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers






47. Provids mobile users with a secure connection to the company server as if the user has a private line.






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






49. Organization that sells and manages domain names






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