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






2. Controls access to hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides a central storage area for programs - data - and info.






3. (laptop computer) portable personal computer often able to fit in your lap






4. A cable forms a closed loop with all computers. one direction






5. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network






6. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work






7. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters






8. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.






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






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






11. Internet access that takes place when the modem in your computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog (continuous wave pattern) signal.






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






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






14. Unencrypted readable data






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






16. Data that has been processed in a useful form- text - graphics - audio - video






17. Used to gain competitive advantage






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






19. 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






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






21. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update






22. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch






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






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






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






26. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate






27. Organization that sells and manages domain names






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






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






30. Instant messaging - Mobile to mobile - mobile to personal computer - web to mobile






31. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software






32. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory






33. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices






34. Allows users to keep typing without using enter at the end of each line






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






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






37. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.






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






39. 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.






40. Automatically analyzes all network traffic and notifies network administrators of suspicious behavior pattermsor system breaches






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






42. Characteristics include capacity - platters - read/write heads - cylinders - sectors and tracks - rpm - transfer rate - and access time






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






44. Popular for LAN. single central cable.






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






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






47. Storage over an internet service






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






49. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle






50. Designed for mobile devices