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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Method that uses multiple processors to execute a single program or task requires special software that recognizes how to divide the problemand bring results back together
MAN
Laser printer
CAM
parallel processing
2. Builds and maintains lists of words found on websites. Useful for search engines
WAN
stored program concept
trackball
spider
3. Determines the number of bits that can be transmitted at one time
bus width
access time
Point of Sale terminals
unauthorized access
4. A utility that reorgnizes the files and unused space on a computers hard disk so that the operating system accesses data quickly and programs run faster
thread
bugs
disk fragmenter
scanner
5. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen
database
biometrics
ghosting
air mouse
6. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement
microbrowser
Content Aggregator
EULA
Web Browser
7. Converst computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable through the monitor which displays image on the screen
MAN
virus
video card
wireless Internet service provider
8. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)
air mouse
Hot spots
noise
memory module
9. Controls access to hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides a central storage area for programs - data - and info.
keygen
Bluetooth
server
kernal
10. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware
product activation
ROM
mashup
embedded computer
11. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet
memory module
cable modem
Web Application
Processor
12. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks
digital forensics
PNG
SRAM
Internet Backbone
13. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device
tactile output
touchpad
Memory Cache
cable modem
14. Some viruses are hidden in it - which are instructions saved in software such as word processing or spreadsheet program
macros
Denial of Service attack
RSS 2.0
port
15. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message
fault tolerant computer
optical mouse
hash
streaming cam
16. Helps speed he processes of the comp bc it stores frequently used instructions and data (L1 - L2 cache) cache speeds up the processing time bc it stores frequently used instructions and data.
optical mouse
Memory Cache
cracker
network
17. The original article and all subsequent related replies
power supply
thread
Operating system
cyberextortionist
18. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.
MAN
system unit
adapter card
Memory
19. When online meetings take place on the web
software suite
Web conference
tactile output
Web Browser
20. Needed generally to participate in a newsgroup
USB hub
supercomputer
capacity
newsreader
21. Data that has been processed in a useful form- text - graphics - audio - video
neural network
corporate spies
Output
Bay
22. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware
communications channel
overvoltage
system software...
Drive Bay
23. Instant messaging - Mobile to mobile - mobile to personal computer - web to mobile
Dial up modems
player
multifunction peripheral
IM
24. Allows the processor to communicate with peripherals.
Top level domain
expansion bus
NAS
Processor
25. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed
compromised computer
Mainframe
product activation
port
26. Online service provider- has many members features along with internet access such as IM or Web browsers.
OSP
Web Server
database
heat sink
27. Impact printer that uses tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism to stike an inked ribbon
connector
online auction
MICR
dot matrix printer
28. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.
capacity
cluster
Processor
chat client
29. 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
VoIP
access time
neural network
embedded computer
30. A legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simutaneously
network license
hot spot
Netiquette
unethical employees
31. The number of bits in an area on a storage medium - Higher density means more storage capacity
ALU
public- domain software...
pretty good Privacy
density
32. Dual inline memory module forms two sets of contact
DIMM
keygen
audit trail
device dependant
33. All computers connected to central device. Hub or switch
SIMM
machine cycle
star network
biometrics
34. 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
Bluetooth
protocol
Information system
terminal
35. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.
neural network
ciphertext
Operating system
jack
36. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network
network architecture
buffer
memory slots
expansion slot
37. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.
E- commerce
GPU
utility program
network
38. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands
online security service
router
program
CAPTCHA
39. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system
embedded computer
GUI
worm
cyberterrorist
40. Hardware - software - data - people - procedures
sending device
ALU
Domain name system
Information system
41. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware
hypertext
Mobile Device
Laser printer
system software...
42. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking
communications channel
Domain name system
script kiddie
cyberterrorist
43. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.
embedded computer
spyware
L2 cache
LAN
44. Dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signal. Carries more signals - faster - less noise - better security - smaller size
ROM
fiber optic cable
proprietary software...
ergonomics
45. Allows you to insert and remove flash memory and other devoces while the computer is running (flash memory)
keygen
registrar
hot plugging
solid state media
46. Small peice of semi- conducting material - usually silicon - on whoch integrated cicuits are etched.
ROM
Application software...
chip
trackball
47. Joins a cable and a port
connector
digital modem
VAN
Point of Sale terminals
48. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.
Transmission media
rootkit
Communications device
Web Server
49. Software used by criminals
Intrusion detection software...
digital
crimeware
video card
50. Connects the processor to cache.
system unit
backside bus
address
Mobile Computer