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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. Communications activity. Handled by NSFnet.






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






3. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)






4. The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices - machines - or workspace so that people and things interact safely and most efficiently.






5. Links in text based documents






6. Any data or instructions entered into the memory of the computer






7. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.






8. Copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period






9. A know specific pattern of virus code.






10. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






11. Someone who uses internet to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.






12. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors






13. PGP an encryption program






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






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






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






17. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address






18. Operating system on mobile devices that generally resides on ROM






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






20. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip






21. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media






22. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly






23. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity






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






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






26. 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






27. A server outside the organizations network that controls which communications pass into the organizations network. Screens incoming and outgoing messages






28. On software is infinitie space and depth for VR






29. A type of system software that assists users with controlling or maintaining the operation of a computer - its devices - or its software. Helpful in running of application software






30. Personal information manager is application software that includes features to help users organize personal info






31. Determines the number of bits that can be transmitted at one time






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






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






34. 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






35. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot






36. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer






37. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.






38. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.






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






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






41. A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.






42. Hypertext transfer protocol






43. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.






44. Initiates an instruction to transmit data - instructions - or information.






45. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon






46. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device






47. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer






48. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup






49. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.






50. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard