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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. Two main parts are processor and memory.
UNIX
driver
Domain name
Motherboard
2. Slightly slower than L1 cache but has higher capacity. (advanced transfer cache)
DNS Server
L2 cache
DVI
adware
3. Instant messaging - Mobile to mobile - mobile to personal computer - web to mobile
DRAM
IM
node
motherboard
4. Method that the internet uses to store domain names and their corressponding IP addresses
Domain name system
USB port
density
supercomputer
5. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold
Netbook
capacity
plaintext
site license
6. Small peice of semi- conducting material - usually silicon - on whoch integrated cicuits are etched.
chip
Firewall
hot plugging
broadband
7. Popular for LAN. single central cable.
wireless access point
UNIX
bus network
optical disc
8. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.
Drive Bay
unauthorized access
node
air mouse
9. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)
Fiber to the Premises
broadband internet service
virus
DIMM
10. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system
dot matrix printer
USB hub
access control
worm
11. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking
embedded operating system
sending device
script kiddie
Web Browser
12. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.
expansion bus
Top level domain
solid state media
GPU
13. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks
streaming cam
wireless modem
RSS 2.0
MICR
14. Picure messaging can occur from mobile to mobile and mobile to email
e- learning
MMS
Web conference
Communications device
15. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project
peripheral
project management software...
air mouse
Transmission media
16. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses
image processing
Desktop Computer
Mainframe
EDI
17. Digital light processor uses tiny mirrors to reflect light
project management software...
DLP projector
WAN
web filter
18. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often
hypermedia
digital certificate
Netbook
groupware...
19. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address
project management software...
access time
Motherboard
byte
20. The destructive event or prank the program intended to deliver
hot plugging
power supply
supercomputer
payload
21. Encrypted data
ciphertext
LAN
disk cleanup
DRAM
22. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.
Desktop Computer
cold boot
DSL
Bay
23. Consumer consumer e commerce.
hypertext
ergonomics
online auction
File compression utility
24. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.
stylus
FireWire port
TCP/IP
optical mouse
25. World wide web consortium oversees research and sets standards for many areas of the internet
DLP projector
Web conference
density
W3C
26. Random access memory- memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor and other devices
digital
RAM
freeware...
volatile memory
27. 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
hacker
Notebook Computer
OMR
utility programs
28. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television
DSL modem
Domain name
coaxial cable
nonvolatile memory
29. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot
online auction
Bay
CERT/CC
macros
30. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network
message board
Web Server
network architecture
bugs
31. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard
streaming cam
compromised computer
Input
adapter cards
32. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications
E- retail
hibernate
noise
cracker
33. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.
animated Gif...
solid state media
DSL
kernal
34. On the motherboard hold memory modules
memory slots
L1 cache
fiber optic cable
cyberterrorist
35. Programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. (Web browser)
POP3
Application software...
audit trail
jack
36. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.
wireless modem
cloud storage
network
expansion bus
37. 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
adapter card
cold boot
node
back door
38. Special software to listen to audio
project management software...
adapter card
player
jewel box
39. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers
RAM
expansion slot
wireless Internet service provider
disk controller
40. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly
Software...
DIMM
Netiquette
Noise
41. Amercian Standad code for information interchange - is the most widely used coding scheme to represent data
machine cycle
ASCII
PIM
image processing
42. Computer aided design software assists a professional user in creating designs
OMR
SMTP
chat client
CAD
43. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line
Notebook Computer
DSL modem
jewel box
proxy server
44. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data instructions and information. Faster - use less power - last more than 5 years - higher failure rate - cost much more
downloading
solid state drive
wordwrap
proxy server
45. Determines the number of bits that can be transmitted at one time
noise
bus
bus width
ROM
46. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider
overvoltage
ISP
kernal
software suite
47. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity
certificate authority
compromised computer
network
density
48. 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
corporate spies
expansion bus
ciphertext
fiber optic cable
49. Any data or instructions entered into the memory of the computer
Input
OCR
bandwidth
port
50. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.
memory module
wireless Internet service provider
NAS
spyware