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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work
video card
communications
mashup
warm boot
2. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)
backside bus
ROM
DRAM
proxy server
3. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data
Operating system
Dial- up access
database
network license
4. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage
network topology
RAM
chasis...
hacker
5. Designed for mobile devices
microbrowser
network topology
Netiquette
overvoltage
6. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address
animated Gif...
plug- in
byte
IM
7. Electrical supply drops.can cause data loss but generally not cause equipment damage
undervoltage
FireWire port
Transmission media
ciphertext
8. A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer
downloading
rootkit
ROM
unethical employees
9. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly
online auction
System Software...
cold boot
CERT/CC
10. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.
traffic
ethernet
bit
motherboard
11. A popular digital line alternative for the small business or home user. Transmits at fast speeds on existing standard copper telephone wiring.
DSL
parallel processing
VR
bus network
12. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project
liquid flow technology
Intrusion detection software...
project management software...
RIMM
13. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities
product activation
online security service
DSL
ethernet
14. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.
driver
Netiquette
phishing
site license
15. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images
streaming cam
stored program concept
Top level domain
Fiber to the Premises
16. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system
worm
TLS
cyberterrorist
telesurgery
17. Automatically analyzes all network traffic and notifies network administrators of suspicious behavior pattermsor system breaches
Intrusion detection software...
groupware...
jewel box
Dial up modems
18. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.
optical mouse
touchpad
Internet Backbone
Servers
19. The delivery of education via some electronic method such as the internet - networks - or optical disks.
e- learning
firmware...
ALU
UNIX
20. Measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium and the time required to deliver an item from memory to the processor
network architecture
access time
TCP/IP
wordwrap
21. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network
router
chat client
mpeg
http
22. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet
optical mouse
network
Mobile Device
Web Application
23. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)
worm
chat client
memory module
DVI
24. Organization that sells and manages domain names
supercomputer
registrar
Content Aggregator
macros
25. A family member on a computer
System Unit
Bluetooth
EULA
Home user
26. Processor begins to fetch a second instruction before it completes the full machine cycle
pipelining
embedded computer
fixed wireless
hibernate
27. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp
Netbook
System Software...
optical disc
overvoltage
28. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor
heat sink
superscalar
Personal Computers
buffer
29. Digital video intefaceenables digital signals to translate directly to the LCD monitor.
DVI
ISP
communications channel
star network
30. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices
analog
cross - platform
Hot spots
Netbook
31. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.
spoofing
project management software...
superscalar
Netiquette
32. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate
IrDA Port
Output
certificate authority
sound card
33. A stationary pointing devoce with a ball on its top or side with one or two buttons like a mouse.
WAN
coaxial cable
trackball
bit
34. Where a computer keeps data - instructions - and information (flash drives - hard disks - optical disks - memory cards)
File compression utility
RAM
Storage Media
CAM
35. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands
bus width
Latency
preemptive multitasking
program
36. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware
Notebook Computer
broadband
newsgroup
system software...
37. Extends the capabilites of a browser.
broadband
multi- core processor
unauthorized access
plug- in
38. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously
spoofing
embedded computer
device independent
network license
39. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music - and other media in hyperlinked documents.
bandwidth
hypermedia
liquid flow technology
TCP/IP
40. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.
CAM
DSL
star network
Fiber to the Premises
41. The original article and all subsequent related replies
thread
RSS 2.0
device independent
business software...
42. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor
BIOS
address
liquid flow technology
pipelining
43. Device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer. (modem - disk drives - printers)
download
peripheral
player
network card
44. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.
Storage Device
Dial Up line
SRAM
Bay
45. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network
virus signature
network architecture
optical reader
online auction
46. Static ram- faster and more reliable. Dont need to be re energized as often and are more expensive
hot spot
access control
SRAM
access time
47. Popular for LAN. single central cable.
bus network
CMOS
adapter card
mashup
48. Links in text based documents
hypertext
density
network
dot matrix printer
49. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.
newsgroup
Memory
E- retail
Dedicated line
50. A network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data is being transmitted. Msot popular in LAN
Servers
ethernet
plaintext
IM