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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Simple mail transfer protocol is a communications protocol used by some outgoing mail servers.
parallel processing
token ring
SMTP
crimeware
2. Links in text based documents
access time
hypertext
unethical employees
client/server
3. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet
Web Application
scanner
newsreader
wireless access point
4. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer
online security service
access control
Input
shareware...
5. A collection of networked computers that have been compromised by malware operating in a collected cohesive fashion - (coordinated by a controller computer). Can leverage the combined computing power of their botnets to launch targeted denial of serv
PNG
cable modem
botnets
tactile output
6. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking
token ring
script kiddie
E- commerce
spyware
7. Someone who uses internet to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.
parallel processing
peer to peer network
server
cyberterrorist
8. Started the internet as a networking project
compromised computer
wireless modem
ARPA
air mouse
9. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.
Desktop Computer
plug- in
message board
DRAM
10. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system
sending device
undervoltage
Dial Up line
Linux
11. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard
cloud storage
jack
drive bay
adapter cards
12. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip
GPU
plug- in
embedded computer
L1 cache
13. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.
OMR
streaming
EULA
expansion bus
14. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch
MMS
OCR
compromised computer
star network
15. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.
transistor
Operating system
botnets
communications
16. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)
RFID
solid state media
Memory
SMTP
17. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)
memory module
transistor
Domain name system
Domain name
18. Transmission control protocol is a netwrok standard that defines how data are routed from one end of a network to another - ensuring data arrives correctly. Packet switching
Input
preemptive multitasking
TCP/IP
communications channel
19. DoS attack is an assult whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email
defragmenting
Motherboard
dot matrix printer
Denial of Service attack
20. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks
MICR
worm
digital
newsgroup
21. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.
bugs
optical mouse
scanner
communications
22. Value added network is a third party busniess that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer - storage and email.
ARPA
player
VAN
access time
23. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.
project management software...
ergonomics
POP3
solid state media
24. The time it takes a signal to trvale from one location to another on a network Neg effect- distance - type of transmission media - and number of nodes data must travel through - bandwith high latency low for best performance
Latency
noise
OSP
embedded operating system
25. Application software that assists oeioke in becoming more effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.
optical reader
embedded operating system
business software...
jack
26. Transport layer security provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an internet server - Requires client to have digital certif
system clock
TLS
network license
L1 cache
27. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands
GPU
touchpad
program
document management software...
28. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers
bus
client/server
VAN
newsreader
29. Latest version of Post office Protocol
POP3
bus width
Motherboard
hypertext
30. A know specific pattern of virus code.
software suite
device dependant
client/server
virus signature
31. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)
hard disk
System Unit
IP address
System Software...
32. Is a hardware or software that protects a networks resources from intrusion by users on another such as the internet.
warm boot
Firewall
power supply
optical disc
33. An instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action.
IrDA Port
buffer
Linux
commands
34. Sends digital data and info from a comp to a DSL line
network
node
DSL modem
hypertext
35. The last section of the domain name
Web conference
commands
network topology
Top level domain
36. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks
digital forensics
cracker
client/server
MRAM
37. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions
script kiddie
BIOS
capacity
POP3
38. Encrypted data
multifunction peripheral
disk controller
ciphertext
script kiddie
39. Controls access to hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides a central storage area for programs - data - and info.
bus network
E- retail
server
Intrusion detection software...
40. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously
microbrowser
crimeware
communications channel
network license
41. Operating system on mobile devices that generally resides on ROM
embedded operating system
Dial- up access
bit
plug- in
42. Uses email as a vehicle for extortion. Threaten users if they are not paid a sum of money
cyberextortionist
sending device
download
RSS 2.0
43. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current
FireWire port
kernal
freeware...
integrated circuit
44. Case of the system unit to protect internal damage
communications channel
chasis...
Servers
trackball
45. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software
DSL modem
multi- core processor
product activation
System Software...
46. Anopening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment. Different than a slot
crimeware
MRAM
Bay
plug- in
47. Instead of port - jack is used to identify audio or video ports.
Drive Bay
jack
peer to peer network
trackball
48. 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
ghosting
utility programs
groupware...
Web conference
49. The original article and all subsequent related replies
thread
defragmenting
unauthorized access
VoIP
50. Single chip with two or more processor cores.
scanner
ethernet
chat client
multi- core processor