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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. 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
parallel processing
L1 cache
back door
address
2. Translates the domain name to its associated IP address so that data and information can be routed to the correct computer.
Processor
Hot spots
adware
DNS Server
3. Donated for public use has no copyright restrictions
botnets
wordwrap
public- domain software...
spyware
4. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work
turnaround document
warm boot
network topology
proprietary software...
5. Smaller than heat sink cools processors in notebook comps
IP address
heat pipe
EDI
broadband
6. (program) consists of related instructions that tells computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
unethical employees
access control
business software...
Software...
7. Personal information manager is application software that includes features to help users organize personal info
EDI
ARPA
PIM
plug- in
8. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed
server
online security service
address
product activation
9. Searches for and removes unneccessary files
disk cleanup
player
document management software...
transistor
10. A part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory
RAID
POST
Storage Media
system bus
11. 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.
adapter cards
pipelining
OMR
Dial up modems
12. 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.
bus
downloading
spider
Processor
13. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network
network
message board
router
trackball
14. 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
network topology
Servers
CAPTCHA
RAID
15. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television
drive bay
coaxial cable
fiber optic cable
L1 cache
16. Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed (On motherboard)
Memory
audit trail
disk fragmenter
Processor
17. Magnetoresistive ram- stores data using magnetic charges not electrical. Retains contents after power is out
Processor
parallel processing
hash
MRAM
18. Two main parts are processor and memory.
System Software...
Web conference
Motherboard
network architecture
19. Uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.
spider
device independent
Web Browser
Bluetooth
20. A single user license agreement typically includes many of the following conditions that specify a users responsibility upon acceptance of the agreement
nonvolatile memory
liquid flow technology
EULA
utility programs
21. Small peice of semi- conducting material - usually silicon - on whoch integrated cicuits are etched.
chip
system bus
Netiquette
cable modem
22. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider
capacity
Firewall
communications channel
ISP
23. A motion sensing mouse - allows you to control objects by moving the mouse in predetermined directions through air
back door
Memory Cache
air mouse
SMTP
24. A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. Small with limited hardware
public- domain software...
dot matrix printer
Mobile Computer
embedded computer
25. Small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as the processor
heat sink
network
expansion bus
BIOS
26. When turning on a computer that has been turned off completly
groupware...
project management software...
cold boot
system unit
27. Computer aided design software assists a professional user in creating designs
public- domain software...
hot spot
CAD
cyberextortionist
28. A set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources
optical disc
Operating system
Storage Device
expansion slot
29. The combination of text - numbers - graphics - animation - sound effects - music - and other media in hyperlinked documents.
dot matrix printer
MAN
hypermedia
gender changer
30. An electrical disturbance that can degrade communications
broadband internet service
System Unit
Latency
noise
31. 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
access time
Internet Backbone
ring network
hypermedia
32. Uses fiber optic cable for internet connection.
ring network
Fiber to the Premises
newsreader
botnets
33. Serves as the interface between the user - the app software - and the computers hardware
system software...
RSS 2.0
script kiddie
pixel
34. Used to gain competitive advantage
RAID
bus width
corporate spies
Denial of Service attack
35. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software
analog
IrDA Port
System Software...
jewel box
36. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device
telemedicine
wordwrap
tactile output
script kiddie
37. Someone who uses internet to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.
overvoltage
EFT
botnets
cyberterrorist
38. Designed for mobile devices
microbrowser
MAN
bus width
payload
39. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home
Laser printer
CAD
BIOS
LAN
40. Dish shaped antenna for internet connection
honeypot
fixed wireless
Bay
device independent
41. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer
device dependant
Bay
document management software...
network license
42. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.
FireWire port
port
GUI
CAM
43. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks
digital forensics
driver
expansion bus
digital
44. Computer designed so the system unit - input devices - output devices - and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.
Desktop Computer
MAN
proprietary software...
network topology
45. Device with a monitor - keyboard - and memory
Terminal
defragmenting
wordwrap
L1 cache
46. A computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer
bugs
Web Server
payload
star network
47. Has the illusion of moving images becuase it sends a continuos stream of images
sound card
streaming cam
Netbook
Mainframe
48. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.
disk controller
Storage Media
network card
cable modem
49. Consists of capturing - sorting - analyzing - displaying - printing - and manipulating images.
program
Communications device
virtual provate network
image processing
50. PGP an encryption program
mashup
Drive Bay
pretty good Privacy
bus width