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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network
CERT/CC
transistor
W3C
network architecture
2. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer
Hot spots
Web Server
peer to peer network
network topology
3. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration
Point of Sale terminals
DIMM
macros
NAS
4. 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
terminal
DLP projector
phishing
Firewall
5. Extends the capabilites of a browser.
digital forensics
network
plug- in
registrar
6. Virtual reality is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagines environment that appears in a 3d space.
peer to peer network
VR
Noise
single user/multitasking operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time
7. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line
Servers
DSL modem
payload
botnets
8. A personal computer you can carry from place to place
network architecture
Mobile Computer
cloud storage
access control
9. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.
video card
802.11
disk fragmenter
ALU
10. A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer
groupware...
OCR
rootkit
web filter
11. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously
network license
newsreader
RAID
server
12. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.
adapter card
system clock
IP address
Mainframe
13. Amercian Standad code for information interchange - is the most widely used coding scheme to represent data
Bay
FireWire port
communications channel
ASCII
14. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities
Motherboard
register
digital signature
peer to peer network
15. Transmission control protocol is a netwrok standard that defines how data are routed from one end of a network to another - ensuring data arrives correctly. Packet switching
TCP/IP
CU
CMOS
System Software...
16. A know specific pattern of virus code.
multi- core processor
MICR
peripheral
virus signature
17. Desktop publishing software enables pro designers to create sophisticated docs that contain text graphics nd colors.
turnaround document
DTP
solid state media
Software...
18. Loses its contents when power is turned off (RAM)
SRAM
volatile memory
utility program
chat client
19. Computer aided manufacturing refers ti the use of computers to assist with manufacturing process.
Output
drive bay
CAM
embedded operating system
20. PGP an encryption program
pretty good Privacy
system clock
DSL modem
Mainframe
21. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax
Storage Device
bandwidth
IrDA Port
multifunction peripheral
22. A program that restricts access to certain material on the web
web filter
E- retail
network
freeware...
23. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)
utility programs
Application software...
virus signature
MRAM
24. Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance- type tasks usually related to managing a computer - its devices - or its programs. (transfer photos to an optical disk.
utility program
connector
server
TCP/IP
25. Software that helps groups of people work together on projects and share info over a network
LAN
corporate spies
groupware...
plaintext
26. Fetching - decoding - executing - storing
wireless Internet service provider
single user/multitasking operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time
machine cycle
E- retail
27. Used to gain competitive advantage
message board
cyberextortionist
telemedicine
corporate spies
28. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps
Memory
System Software...
cluster
heat pipe
29. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project
project management software...
ASCII
Dedicated line
heat pipe
30. 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
utility programs
shareware...
Memory
virtual provate network
31. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory
Terminal
bandwidth
spooling
Communications device
32. When businesses use the internet to sell products
corporate spies
Memory
video card
E- retail
33. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.
integrated circuit
Fiber to the Premises
newsreader
OCR
34. Radio frequency identification is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object. Can contain antenna and memory chips
RFID
analog
FireWire port
expansion bus
35. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold
star network
System Unit
animated Gif...
capacity
36. A family member on a computer
Home user
integrated circuit
microbrowser
disk cleanup
37. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands
program
Storage Device
Top level domain
motherboard
38. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers
bus network
wireless Internet service provider
density
Servers
39. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work
telesurgery
warm boot
payload
DVI
40. Really simple syndication is a specification that many content aggregatorsuse to distribute content to subscribers
RSS 2.0
script kiddie
Storage Device
site license
41. Controls access to the hardware - software and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for data - programs - and info
Servers
L1 cache
cable modem
EDI
42. Power on self test to check the various system components and the results are compared with data in a CMOS chip
POST
digital certificate
liquid flow technology
System Software...
43. Federally funded internet security research and development center
noise
CERT/CC
PNG
bugs
44. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work
bus network
CPU
IrDA Port
PIM
45. (laptop computer) portable personal computer often able to fit in your lap
communications
Content Aggregator
Notebook Computer
thread
46. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses
RIMM
EDI
VR world
web filter
47. A stationary pointing devoce with a ball on its top or side with one or two buttons like a mouse.
Intrusion detection software...
trackball
bandwidth
fixed wireless
48. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.
Drive Bay
Netiquette
newsgroup
NAS
49. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.
expansion bus
software suite
Netiquette
token ring
50. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity
Home user
density
RAID
RTLS