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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Connects the processor to cache.
wireless modem
wordwrap
backside bus
mashup
2. Continues to operate when one of its components fails - ensuring that no data is lost
utility programs
network
fault tolerant computer
cloud storage
3. A communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have a built in networking capability to access a network
network card
Latency
disk cleanup
TCP/IP
4. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)
biometrics
audit trail
memory module
digital certificate
5. A program that displays an online advertisement in a pop up. spyware can be hidden in adware
analog
CERT/CC
single user/multitasking operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time
adware
6. Internet teephony- enables users to speak to other users over the internet
chip
VoIP
newsgroup
wordwrap
7. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot
POP3
proprietary software...
Storage Media
Bay
8. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer
power supply
DNS Server
access control
sending device
9. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration
freeware...
backside bus
corporate spies
NAS
10. Does not lose its contents when power is turned off (permanent - ROM - flash memory - CMOS)
dot matrix printer
optical disc
nonvolatile memory
File compression utility
11. Really simple syndication is a specification that many content aggregatorsuse to distribute content to subscribers
player
mpeg
RSS 2.0
power supply
12. A personal computer you can carry from place to place
supercomputer
PIM
multi- core processor
Mobile Computer
13. A know specific pattern of virus code.
DLP projector
virus signature
VR world
CMOS
14. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware
stored program concept
overvoltage
message board
node
15. Small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device
optical disc
driver
DSL
optical mouse
16. Converst computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable through the monitor which displays image on the screen
video card
Dedicated line
embedded computer
turnaround document
17. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
ghosting
POST
connector
CAPTCHA
18. Graphic file (JPEG - GIF) slowly replacing GIF
bus network
IM
Linux
PNG
19. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device
crimeware
tactile output
streaming cam
single user/multitasking operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time
20. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks
ergonomics
utility program
CERT/CC
GPU
21. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip
L1 cache
client/server
PNG
Top level domain
22. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet
MMS
Web Application
DNS Server
network
23. Storage over an internet service
L1 cache
UNIX
cloud storage
DSL
24. Consumer consumer e commerce.
coaxial cable
web filter
online auction
RTLS
25. Helps speed he processes of the comp bc it stores frequently used instructions and data (L1 - L2 cache) cache speeds up the processing time bc it stores frequently used instructions and data.
plaintext
Memory Cache
chasis...
Plug and Play
26. Dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signal. Carries more signals - faster - less noise - better security - smaller size
product activation
fiber optic cable
platter
proprietary software...
27. 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
VR world
proxy server
Processor
parallel processing
28. Slightly slower than L1 cache but has higher capacity. (advanced transfer cache)
hypermedia
device independent
L2 cache
system clock
29. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.
DVI
adware
system on a chip
sending device
30. Unencrypted readable data
fault tolerant computer
backside bus
plaintext
application software...
31. Written by virus author that can damage computer by infecting a computer negatively by altering the way computer works without the users knowledge knowledge or permission.
SRAM
kernal
virus
Content Aggregator
32. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system
Linux
Home user
CERT/CC
Operating system
33. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card
expansion slot
stored program concept
Output
multi- core processor
34. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.
sleep mode
W3C
keygen
Storage Device
35. Electrical supply drops.can cause data loss but generally not cause equipment damage
VAN
botnets
synthesizer
undervoltage
36. A network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data is being transmitted. Msot popular in LAN
wordwrap
network
bus network
ethernet
37. Device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer. (modem - disk drives - printers)
tactile output
peripheral
bus
utility program
38. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities
RSS 2.0
online security service
sound card
DSL
39. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.
L1 cache
cross - platform
communications
digital modem
40. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.
UNIX
broadband internet service
OCR
Operating system
41. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers
touchpad
cluster
client/server
Mobile Computer
42. Software used by criminals
thread
server
crimeware
DNS Server
43. A series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other. MIMO
application software...
microbrowser
Servers
802.11
44. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message
optical mouse
client/server
hash
Input
45. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.
integrated circuit
DIMM
spooling
solid state media
46. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.
Input
CAD
downloading
animated Gif...
47. Random access memory- memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices
RAM
certificate authority
Mainframe
network
48. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.
Drive Bay
motherboard
communications channel
W3C
49. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly
Noise
broadband internet service
coaxial cable
dialog box
50. Latest version of Post office Protocol
POP3
multi- core processor
neural network
solid state drive