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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions
Notebook Computer
RFID
cyberextortionist
BIOS
2. A window that provides info - presents availabe options - or requests a response.
TCP/IP
bus width
dialog box
mashup
3. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television
telesurgery
coaxial cable
video card
memory module
4. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.
Firewall
animated Gif...
trackball
document management software...
5. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.
utility programs
network
SRAM
GPU
6. 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.
virus
IM
Denial of Service attack
ergonomics
7. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information
firmware...
Mainframe
Transmission media
spyware
8. Special software to listen to audio
mpeg
player
LAN
Terminal
9. A large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousnads of connected users simutaneously
utility program
expansion slot
Mainframe
density
10. Magnetoresistive ram- stores data using magnetic charges not electrical. Retains contents after power is out
bit
SIMM
MRAM
ethernet
11. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.
address
Mobile Computer
streaming
Desktop Computer
12. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot
dot matrix printer
application software...
Bay
Intrusion detection software...
13. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement
Memory Cache
shareware...
digital certificate
EULA
14. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly
DRAM
NAS
hypermedia
Noise
15. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.
fixed wireless
OMR
utility programs
UNIX
16. Graphical User interface - interact with software using text - graphics - and icons
Dial up modems
preemptive multitasking
GUI
unauthorized access
17. Personal information manager is application software that includes features to help users organize personal info
Netbook
PIM
system clock
SMTP
18. A set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources
Operating system
cyberextortionist
traffic
Netiquette
19. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors
Operating system
wireless modem
mashup
device independent
20. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.
program
Netiquette
Transmission media
plaintext
21. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -
network
OMR
utility program
pixel
22. A communications device that can convert digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals so data can travel along an analog telephone line. In the form of an adapter card you insert in an expansion slot on motherboard.
plaintext
integrated circuit
access time
Dial up modems
23. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity
warm boot
Denial of Service attack
communications
density
24. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications
expansion slot
Servers
noise
disk controller
25. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting
commands
newsgroup
memory slots
streaming
26. Latest version of Post office Protocol
DSL
kernal
POP3
registrar
27. 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.
fiber optic cable
Dial- up access
animated Gif...
utility program
28. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses
system software...
address
Netiquette
EDI
29. A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.
plug- in
honeypot
dialog box
formatting
30. Designed for mobile devices
keygen
microbrowser
synthesizer
corporate spies
31. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor provides high speeds and consumes little power. Used by RAM - flash memory - and other memory chips. USes battery power
player
RTLS
CMOS
Storage Media
32. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address
NAS
byte
registrar
certificate authority
33. Virtual reality is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagines environment that appears in a 3d space.
freeware...
POP3
VR
sound card
34. zombie
compromised computer
Operating system
PNG
MAN
35. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip
online security service
L1 cache
virtual provate network
Memory
36. Saves any open documents and programs to RAM and places computer into a low power state
image processing
multi- core processor
undervoltage
sleep mode
37. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.
Drive Bay
RAID
node
pretty good Privacy
38. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software
digital modem
ROM
freeware...
DSL modem
39. Obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place.
nonvolatile memory
buffer
data collection device
protocol
40. The fastest most powerful computer
bugs
RSS 2.0
supercomputer
touchpad
41. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage
cluster
Mobile Computer
proprietary software...
chasis...
42. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.
LAN
network
adapter card
jack
43. Consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together - Used for transmission media. Wires are twisted to reduce the noise
twisted pair cable
UNIX
warm boot
memory module
44. A know specific pattern of virus code.
script kiddie
virus signature
virus
ciphertext
45. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.
system on a chip
biometrics
Terminal
chat client
46. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.
Internet Backbone
Trojan Horse
system bus
Fiber to the Premises
47. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work
unauthorized access
digital signature
cracker
warm boot
48. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate
TCP/IP
optical disc
DIMM
certificate authority
49. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions
public- domain software...
hot spot
disk fragmenter
optical reader
50. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard
adapter cards
SMTP
scanner
ring network