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Cse Computer Science 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. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection
product activation
project management software...
fixed wireless
Domain name system
2. MFP is a single devce that looks like a printer or copy machine but provides the functionality of a printer - copier - scanner - and fax
pretty good Privacy
VR world
Domain name
multifunction peripheral
3. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer
hash
Web Server
Top level domain
wireless access point
4. The process if a computer or device recieveing info info from the server on the internet
downloading
DSL
node
fiber optic cable
5. A device that enables you to join a port and a connector that are both male or female
gender changer
mashup
DSL
ergonomics
6. Read only memory refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions (firmware)
system on a chip
payload
application software...
ROM
7. Two or more computers transfer data - instructions - and information.
RAM
bus network
spyware
communications
8. 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.
http
expansion slot
newsreader
Memory Cache
9. Virtual reality is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagines environment that appears in a 3d space.
certificate authority
Bay
VR
ring network
10. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current
integrated circuit
wireless access point
platter
motherboard
11. A personal computer you can carry from place to place
stored program concept
network topology
CAPTCHA
Mobile Computer
12. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message
WAN
hash
pointing stick
Terminal
13. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)
address
compromised computer
System Unit
CERT/CC
14. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card
Domain name
density
expansion slot
File compression utility
15. Computer is usually connected to the internet the entire time it is turned on (cable - DSL - fiber - radio signals - satellite)
public- domain software...
broadband internet service
RIMM
Web conference
16. Links in text based documents
optical reader
single user/multitasking operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time
hypertext
digital modem
17. Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks - makes business activites more efficient - to assist with graphics - to support home - personal - and educational tasks - to facilitate communications
Memory Cache
device dependant
application software...
system clock
18. When businesses use the internet to sell products
ghosting
bandwidth
system software...
E- retail
19. Media transmit multiple signals simutaneously. Download faster than upload
digital modem
mpeg
online security service
broadband
20. Accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data - stealing info - or other malicious actions.
cracker
warm boot
shareware...
DSL
21. A device that uses a light source toread characters - marks - codes - and converts them into digital data that a computer can process. Uses optical character recognition and optical mark recognition
proxy server
http
analog
optical reader
22. A stationary pointing devoce with a ball on its top or side with one or two buttons like a mouse.
trackball
Noise
audit trail
optical mouse
23. Organization that sells and manages domain names
access time
Communications device
registrar
bus network
24. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities
peer to peer network
botnets
undervoltage
token ring
25. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work
IrDA Port
nonvolatile memory
Output
ARPA
26. 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
message board
system on a chip
parallel processing
VR
27. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses
firmware...
protocol
EDI
TCP/IP
28. Transport layer security provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an internet server - Requires client to have digital certif
Web Server
spooling
TLS
document management software...
29. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly
bugs
Noise
stylus
adapter cards
30. The fastest most powerful computer
USB hub
supercomputer
EULA
chip
31. The use of computer or network with out permission
unauthorized access
OSP
Fiber to the Premises
virus
32. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities
SIMM
online security service
ergonomics
memory slots
33. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data
database
expansion slot
jack
Fiber to the Premises
34. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables
node
wireless Internet service provider
transistor
spoofing
35. On the motherboard hold memory modules
corporate spies
DLP projector
memory slots
GUI
36. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)
macros
Memory
motherboard
RAID
37. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television
cracker
mpeg
ROM
cable modem
38. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.
RIMM
spooling
Drive Bay
Mainframe
39. Latest version of Post office Protocol
POP3
nonvolatile memory
noise
embedded operating system
40. 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
telemedicine
Bluetooth
TCP/IP
spyware
41. Redundant array of independant disks which is a group of to or more inegrated hard disks. An ideal storage system for users who must have data available when the access it
expansion slot
access time
cyberterrorist
RAID
42. Saves any open docs or programs to hardisk before removing power
register
hibernate
hot spot
proxy server
43. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold
TLS
Memory Cache
capacity
multifunction peripheral
44. Obtains data directly at the location where the transaction or event takes place.
peer to peer network
data collection device
backside bus
NAS
45. Graphic file (JPEG - GIF) slowly replacing GIF
virus signature
Mainframe
platter
PNG
46. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information
newsreader
pipelining
system unit
firmware...
47. Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance- type tasks usually related to managing a computer - its devices - or its programs. (transfer photos to an optical disk.
ring network
ASCII
stylus
utility program
48. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory
GPU
system bus
Bay
sending device
49. When online meetings take place on the web
EULA
Web conference
driver
SIMM
50. 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
connector
transistor
bandwidth
File compression utility