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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When businesses use the internet to sell products
ciphertext
CU
RTLS
E- retail
2. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges
transistor
chip
node
expansion slot
3. Surgeon performs operation by controlling robot when not in the same area as patient.
USB port
online security service
telesurgery
VR world
4. A popular digital line alternative for the small business or home user. Transmits at fast speeds on existing standard copper telephone wiring.
DSL
FireWire port
VR
cold boot
5. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.
DSL
newsgroup
http
client/server
6. 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.
superscalar
ARPA
Dial- up access
sleep mode
7. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers
Input
Operating system
wireless Internet service provider
digital forensics
8. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.
chat client
superscalar
newsgroup
platter
9. Organization that sells and manages domain names
adware
rootkit
registrar
disk fragmenter
10. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)
gender changer
System Unit
kernal
digital
11. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.
ALU
System Unit
fixed wireless
buffer
12. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.
solid state media
driver
registrar
http
13. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors
player
device independent
MMS
OMR
14. Desktop publishing software enables pro designers to create sophisticated docs that contain text graphics nd colors.
bus width
Domain name
DTP
proxy server
15. Dynamic ram- chips must be re energized constantly or they lose their contents.
DRAM
scanner
network card
virus signature
16. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device
pointing stick
cyberextortionist
Denial of Service attack
system clock
17. Shrinks file sizes - lossy-you will be able to restore the file to its exact original state - lossless - compressed file can be returned to its original state
undervoltage
File compression utility
sleep mode
stylus
18. Type of notebook comp that is smaller and less powerful than a normal notebook comp
integrated circuit
Netbook
digital forensics
ghosting
19. Component of the system unit that converts AC to DC power. Have built in fans to keep it cool.
power supply
Mobile Device
File compression utility
Motherboard
20. 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.
CAM
Dial up modems
embedded operating system
analog
21. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home
LAN
chat client
E- commerce
expansion slot
22. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory
backside bus
communications channel
CAPTCHA
system bus
23. Copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period
back door
DSL
TCP/IP
shareware...
24. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip
pretty good Privacy
L1 cache
system unit
system bus
25. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly
public- domain software...
tactile output
Noise
Netbook
26. Optical disk drive - hard disk drive - usb flash drive - card reader/writer - memory cards - external hard disk.
hot spot
Storage Device
CAPTCHA
dialog box
27. A network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data is being transmitted. Msot popular in LAN
ethernet
wireless Internet service provider
botnets
defragmenting
28. 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.
PIM
CERT/CC
compromised computer
bus
29. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media
EFT
dialog box
buffer
pipelining
30. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)
streaming cam
Memory
digital modem
Domain name system
31. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.
optical reader
cyberextortionist
turnaround document
Desktop Computer
32. DoS attack is an assult whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or email
communications
Denial of Service attack
Mobile Computer
Desktop Computer
33. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.
thread
proprietary software...
Drive Bay
FireWire port
34. The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet.
unauthorized access
Netiquette
broadband
ghosting
35. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate
Notebook Computer
density
buffer
certificate authority
36. Where a computer keeps data - instructions - and information (flash drives - hard disks - optical disks - memory cards)
adapter cards
botnets
utility program
Storage Media
37. Faster growing operating system that includes free programming languages and utility programs - multipurpose operating system
IM
ASCII
Linux
e- learning
38. A program that displays an online advertisement in a pop up. spyware can be hidden in adware
analog
adware
ergonomics
utility programs
39. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)
Domain name system
honeypot
broadband internet service
W3C
40. Other computers and mobile devices on the networ that rely on the server for its resources
sending device
client
POP3
System Unit
41. A computer with limited processing power that enables users to send data to and recieve info from a host computer. POS terminals - ATM - and DVD kiosks
Drive Bay
terminal
IrDA Port
supercomputer
42. Initiates an instruction to transmit data - instructions - or information.
PIM
disk fragmenter
server
sending device
43. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures
Information system
hypermedia
embedded computer
virus
44. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact
Point of Sale terminals
bit
DIMM
groupware...
45. Smallest unit of data the computer can process
bit
MRAM
program
streaming cam
46. A small metal or plastic device that uses pressure instead of ink.
jewel box
stylus
fault tolerant computer
sound card
47. Loses its contents when power is turned off (RAM)
bit
volatile memory
e- learning
payload
48. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project
project management software...
RAM
e- learning
turnaround document
49. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.
spider
ISP
image processing
access time
50. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)
FireWire port
Point of Sale terminals
ring network
memory module