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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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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. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system
hypertext
worm
parallel processing
preemptive multitasking
2. A type of always on connection that is established between two communications devices. better than dial up line
platter
pixel
CAD
Dedicated line
3. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor provides high speeds and consumes little power. Used by RAM - flash memory - and other memory chips. USes battery power
CMOS
router
gender changer
cyberterrorist
4. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch
star network
download
communications
DSL modem
5. Hypertext transfer protocol
http
network topology
UNIX
gender changer
6. The use of computer or network with out permission
twisted pair cable
system on a chip
wireless access point
unauthorized access
7. Universal serial bus port connects peripherals to the computer
USB port
ghosting
bus
EULA
8. System board- is the main circuit board of the system unit.
RAM
heat sink
DSL
motherboard
9. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.
Personal Computers
network
Software...
synthesizer
10. Single inline memory module forms a single set of contacts
cross - platform
stored program concept
SIMM
cloud storage
11. Controls access to the hardware - software and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for data - programs - and info
BIOS
honeypot
Servers
bus network
12. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax
unethical employees
multifunction peripheral
groupware...
DSL modem
13. Sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.
site license
Laser printer
spooling
CU
14. Federally funded internet security research and development center
Firewall
CERT/CC
kernal
TLS
15. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music - and other media in hyperlinked documents.
address
MAN
Mobile Device
hypermedia
16. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen
ghosting
pixel
DIMM
microbrowser
17. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration
CPU
NAS
System Software...
node
18. Standard specifies that computers and devices on the networl share or pass a special signal called a token in a unidirectional manner and in a preset order. only one token per network
Operating system
token ring
system unit
terminal
19. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor
USB hub
liquid flow technology
network architecture
hypermedia
20. Saves any open documents and programs to RAM and places computer into a low power state
sleep mode
telesurgery
biometrics
L1 cache
21. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon
chasis...
MAN
payload
dot matrix printer
22. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup
phishing
DRAM
worm
newsreader
23. Surgeon performs operation by controlling robot when not in the same area as patient.
terminal
virus signature
telesurgery
network
24. Communications activity. Handled by NSFnet.
motherboard
network
DSL
traffic
25. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage
supercomputer
pointing stick
Software...
chasis...
26. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.
PNG
system on a chip
fixed wireless
ergonomics
27. Allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bits travel on a bus from input to memory to processor to output. Data Bus. Address Bus.
spooling
bus
MAN
application software...
28. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware
EDI
RFID
client/server
embedded computer
29. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -
digital
network
Netbook
payload
30. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often
digital certificate
pipelining
Servers
adware
31. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly
cold boot
parallel processing
Internet Backbone
bandwidth
32. Moving pictures experts group is a popular video compression standard
mpeg
ethernet
spider
Firewall
33. When businesses use the internet to sell products
network topology
Web Browser
E- retail
CU
34. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home
LAN
FireWire port
solid state drive
communications channel
35. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.
telemedicine
address
DRAM
ALU
36. zombie
compromised computer
memory slots
Input
hash
37. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard
undervoltage
integrated circuit
adapter cards
superscalar
38. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.
Operating system
business software...
Bluetooth
Storage Device
39. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer
USB port
sound card
RAID
image processing
40. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables
telesurgery
solid state media
wordwrap
node
41. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.
access control
site license
Domain name
hot plugging
42. Combines several GIF images ina single GIF file.
animated Gif...
downloading
rootkit
client/server
43. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically
Memory
platter
hibernate
Notebook Computer
44. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.
adapter cards
Operating system
DSL
System Unit
45. Desktop publishing software enables pro designers to create sophisticated docs that contain text graphics nd colors.
trackball
RFID
DTP
E- retail
46. Computer aided design software assists a professional user in creating designs
CAD
ring network
expansion bus
device independent
47. Value added network is a third party busniess that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer - storage and email.
VAN
system bus
warm boot
EFT
48. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer
ciphertext
access control
digital signature
mpeg
49. Amercian Standad code for information interchange - is the most widely used coding scheme to represent data
supercomputer
ASCII
File compression utility
Hot spots
50. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.
USB hub
chat client
L2 cache
corporate spies