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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. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.
bus network
network
System Software...
chat client
2. Digital video intefaceenables digital signals to translate directly to the LCD monitor.
DVI
Dial- up access
token ring
mashup
3. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer
device dependant
OSP
sleep mode
e- learning
4. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware
web filter
embedded computer
IP address
optical mouse
5. The process of transferring data in a continous and even flow which allows users to access a file while it is transmitting
streaming
adapter card
network license
device independent
6. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer
CAM
Domain name
Web Server
keygen
7. Enahnces the sound generating capabilites of a personal computer
Terminal
Storage Media
wireless access point
sound card
8. Extends the capabilites of a browser.
plug- in
EFT
DSL
trackball
9. Wireless network that provides internet connections to mobile comouters and devices WiFi - WiMAX - Bluetooth
player
hot spot
register
system software...
10. Standard specifies that computers and devices on the networl share or pass a special signal called a token in a unidirectional manner and in a preset order. only one token per network
integrated circuit
connector
token ring
system bus
11. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware
MICR
overvoltage
ethernet
VR world
12. 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
server
unauthorized access
optical reader
driver
13. Consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together - Used for transmission media. Wires are twisted to reduce the noise
RSS 2.0
broadband
Web Browser
twisted pair cable
14. 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.
DSL modem
plaintext
client/server
Memory Cache
15. They consist entirely of electronic components and contain no moving parts.
script kiddie
system clock
solid state media
system software...
16. Used to gain competitive advantage
Processor
corporate spies
RSS 2.0
USB hub
17. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.
File compression utility
spyware
document management software...
peripheral
18. Any data or instructions entered into the memory of the computer
macros
newsreader
Input
registrar
19. Contains 10 or fewer comps - with similar reponsibilities and capabilities
client/server
peer to peer network
Web conference
synthesizer
20. A real time internet communications service where you can talk to people online.
IM
Memory
analog
backside bus
21. 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.
File compression utility
utility program
server
solid state media
22. Many scanners have this optical character recognition software which can read and convert text documents into electronic files. Includes a small optical scanner for reading characters
application software...
OCR
supercomputer
virtual provate network
23. A web application that combines services from two or more sources creating a new application.
stored program concept
formatting
mashup
Processor
24. Controls timing of all computer operations
worm
system clock
OSP
router
25. A rectangular opeining that typically holds disk drives.
ARPA
terminal
OMR
Drive Bay
26. World wide web consortium oversees research and sets standards for many areas of the internet
Mobile Computer
Terminal
W3C
peer to peer network
27. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.
OCR
telemedicine
access time
Web Server
28. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work
Noise
IrDA Port
connector
address
29. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement
optical mouse
Point of Sale terminals
disk fragmenter
utility programs
30. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer
hash
access control
disk fragmenter
peripheral
31. Transport layer security provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an internet server - Requires client to have digital certif
TLS
groupware...
peripheral
SMTP
32. Circuit boards tjay provide connections and functions not built into the motherboard
RAID
address
Desktop Computer
adapter cards
33. CA resposible for giving out digital certificate
DSL
Intrusion detection software...
certificate authority
address
34. Cables - telephone lines - radio networks - satellites
RTLS
Transmission media
memory module
site license
35. 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
Transmission media
Dial Up line
ALU
terminal
36. Central processing unit- processor- interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.
Drive Bay
dot matrix printer
CPU
wireless modem
37. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)
site license
peer to peer network
memory module
spooling
38. Optical mark recognition reads hand drawn marks such as circles or rectangles.
OMR
fixed wireless
Mobile Computer
Web Application
39. A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of a human brain.
Notebook Computer
Storage Media
fiber optic cable
neural network
40. Storage over an internet service
cloud storage
unethical employees
macros
newsgroup
41. Hypertext transfer protocol
Netbook
http
platter
fixed wireless
42. The destructive event or prank the program intended to deliver
document management software...
payload
certificate authority
protocol
43. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider
ISP
tactile output
DIMM
multifunction peripheral
44. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often
digital certificate
power supply
register
L2 cache
45. 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
IrDA Port
certificate authority
streaming
botnets
46. Short for key generator creats software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes.
SMTP
spider
Mainframe
keygen
47. A business that gathers and organizes web content and then distributs the content to subscribers for free or a fee
Content Aggregator
CAM
client/server
device dependant
48. Arithmetic logic unit- a component of the processor - performs arithmetric - comparison - and operations.
Domain name system
Mobile Computer
RTLS
ALU
49. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
neural network
chat client
air mouse
CAPTCHA
50. Written by virus author that can damage computer by infecting a computer negatively by altering the way computer works without the users knowledge knowledge or permission.
virus
RSS 2.0
botnets
Web Application