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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. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -






2. Computer aided manufacturing refers ti the use of computers to assist with manufacturing process.






3. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions






4. A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of a human brain.






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






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






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






8. Searches for and removes unneccessary files






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Power on self test to check the various system components and the results are compared with data in a CMOS chip






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






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






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






17. Small peice of semi- conducting material - usually silicon - on whoch integrated cicuits are etched.






18. 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






19. Organization that sells and manages domain names






20. Controls timing of all computer operations






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






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






23. 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






24. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet






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






26. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






27. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly






28. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware






29. The smallest unit of disk space that stores data and info






30. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.






31. A type of storage media that consists of flat disc and is written and read by a laser






32. 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






33. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers






34. Provides a means of sharing distributing and searching through documents by converting them unti a format that can be viewed by any user.






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






36. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






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






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






39. Consumer consumer e commerce.






40. Special software to listen to audio






41. A document that you return to the company that creates and sends it.






42. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement






43. Health care professions conduct live conferences on the computer






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






45. Computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them






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






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






48. zombie






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






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