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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. Network attached storage is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage. often use RAID configuration
Processor
Output
NAS
multifunction peripheral
2. 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
Operating system
terminal
scanner
OMR
3. The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors
formatting
ethernet
image processing
backside bus
4. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Some say they hack to improve security
hacker
kernal
scanner
streaming cam
5. Small capacity built directly in the processor chip
certificate authority
solid state drive
thread
L1 cache
6. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card
E- commerce
expansion slot
tactile output
L1 cache
7. Computer aided design software assists a professional user in creating designs
CAD
phishing
defragmenting
TLS
8. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications
VoIP
CAPTCHA
spyware
noise
9. Each computer or device on the network. often connected by cables
sending device
protocol
node
Dial Up line
10. Business transaction that occurs over Internet business - consumer consumer- consumer business - business
sound card
jack
E- commerce
CAPTCHA
11. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer
device dependant
groupware...
MAN
system on a chip
12. On the motherboard hold memory modules
USB hub
memory slots
system unit
Bluetooth
13. A unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory
single user/multitasking operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time
address
File compression utility
VAN
14. The operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed. Operating system regains control if one program stops operating properly
web filter
preemptive multitasking
streaming cam
embedded computer
15. 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.
e- learning
Dial up modems
volatile memory
Memory
16. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.
MRAM
video card
digital signature
digital forensics
17. A set of programs that coordinates all of the activies among computer hardware devices.
digital signature
utility programs
turnaround document
Operating system
18. Determines the number of bits that can be transmitted at one time
bus width
communications
drive bay
coaxial cable
19. Started the internet as a networking project
volatile memory
bandwidth
ARPA
crimeware
20. A personal computer you can carry from place to place
hard disk
EDI
wireless modem
Mobile Computer
21. Screen savors were made to prevent this - which etched images permanently onto the screen
defragmenting
ghosting
IM
stylus
22. Used to gain competitive advantage
message board
pointing stick
corporate spies
http
23. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider
IP address
kernal
ISP
address
24. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
Web Application
CAPTCHA
telesurgery
SIMM
25. Contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying an electrical current
network
system bus
honeypot
integrated circuit
26. Can be peropheral or chip - creates sound from digital instructions.
synthesizer
TCP/IP
newsreader
ring network
27. The number of bytes a storage medium can hold
broadband internet service
capacity
bus
Laser printer
28. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)
Bluetooth
liquid flow technology
Input
Memory
29. Electronic funds transfer allows users connected to a network to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media
communications channel
rootkit
gender changer
EFT
30. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software
DSL
freeware...
disk fragmenter
liquid flow technology
31. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection
Plug and Play
SRAM
fixed wireless
hypermedia
32. Errors that can be recognized by automatic update
payload
dialog box
DSL modem
bugs
33. A temporary connection that uses one or more analog telphone lines for communications.
Mobile Device
online security service
Dial Up line
hibernate
34. Basic input/output systemis firmware that contains the computers startup instructions
platter
BIOS
RFID
power supply
35. Integrates the functions of a processor - memory and a video card on a single chip.
virus signature
Processor
freeware...
system on a chip
36. Perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal or financial info.
phishing
commands
machine cycle
sound card
37. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.
capacity
biometrics
CERT/CC
network architecture
38. Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile comouters and devices WiFi - WiMAX - Bluetooth
MICR
business software...
hot spot
ethernet
39. zombie
compromised computer
GPU
node
MAN
40. Central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.
wireless access point
neural network
project management software...
system bus
41. Control unit- part of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations on the computer.
supercomputer
sending device
CU
IM
42. A server outside the organizations network that controls which communications pass into the organizations network. Screens incoming and outgoing messages
ALU
PIM
shareware...
proxy server
43. The process if a computer or device recieveing info info from the server on the internet
sound card
downloading
Trojan Horse
optical disc
44. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.
sleep mode
ALU
density
CMOS
45. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system
worm
Application software...
access control
rootkit
46. 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
disk fragmenter
coaxial cable
Point of Sale terminals
ring network
47. A communications device that sends and recieves data and info to and from digital line
certificate authority
video card
digital modem
single user/multitasking operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time
48. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.
spider
cluster
Domain name system
scanner
49. 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
thread
GUI
Latency
virtual provate network
50. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air
air mouse
machine cycle
chasis...
MRAM