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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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engineering
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Computing device small enough to hold in your hand
sound card
streaming cam
scanner
Mobile Device
2. Broadband modem- sends and recives digital data over the cable television
Transmission media
Intrusion detection software...
cable modem
bugs
3. ...
single user/multitasking operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time
sending device
project management software...
client
4. Provids mobile users with a secure connection to the company server as if the user has a private line.
hard disk
EFT
spyware
virtual provate network
5. Personal information manager is application software that includes features to help users organize personal info
Domain name
server
PIM
star network
6. The process of using the operating system to restart a computer. Properly closes programs but doesnt save work
Domain name system
warm boot
Dedicated line
ring network
7. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.
Application software...
embedded computer
database
spyware
8. Hardware componenet that enables a computer to transmit and recieve data - instructions - and info to and from computers.
Communications device
web filter
bugs
digital signature
9. Pressure sensitive eraser shaped pointing device
Hot spots
Notebook Computer
pointing stick
GPU
10. Connects the processor to cache.
embedded operating system
backside bus
Point of Sale terminals
IM
11. Transmits data via infared light waves.. Both computer and device must have the port for it to work
node
IrDA Port
pointing stick
Input
12. A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network. email spoofing. IP spoofing
cloud storage
macros
spoofing
terminal
13. A legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.
DSL
e- learning
recieving device
site license
14. The discovery - collection adn analysis of evidence found on computers and networks
RIMM
message board
site license
digital forensics
15. One or more computers on the network request services from the server. 10 or more computers
client/server
disk cleanup
volatile memory
defragmenting
16. A real time internet communications service where you can talk to people online.
peer to peer network
IM
RAM
cyberextortionist
17. On the motherboard hold memory modules
wireless modem
memory slots
hash
SRAM
18. A stationary pointing devoce with a ball on its top or side with one or two buttons like a mouse.
jack
trackball
Dial Up line
broadband internet service
19. Users prefer to download or transfer a copy of the images from the digital camera to the computers hard disk
pointing stick
pixel
firmware...
download
20. Defines guidelines that specify the eay computers access the medium to which they are attached - types - speed of medium - and types of physical cable or witreless technology used
Domain name
network standard
Bay
solid state drive
21. A metropolitan area network is a high speed netwrok that connects local area networks. contains LANs
MAN
MRAM
system bus
node
22. Loses its contents when power is turned off (RAM)
solid state media
CERT/CC
volatile memory
Hot spots
23. A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer
rootkit
bandwidth
Dial Up line
plaintext
24. Contain permanently writeen data - instructions - and information
port
crimeware
firmware...
pointing stick
25. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers
wireless Internet service provider
botnets
mashup
Mobile Device
26. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware
newsreader
proxy server
Motherboard
overvoltage
27. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o
jewel box
Memory
pretty good Privacy
embedded computer
28. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -
telesurgery
sending device
network
density
29. World wide web consortium oversees research and sets standards for many areas of the internet
memory module
telemedicine
Web Application
W3C
30. The technology of authenticating a persons identity by verifying a personal characteristic.
biometrics
telemedicine
fiber optic cable
L2 cache
31. Uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouses movement
optical mouse
RFID
cracker
DSL
32. A communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have a built in networking capability to access a network
Dedicated line
memory module
Netbook
network card
33. Initiates an instruction to transmit data - instructions - or information.
machine cycle
POP3
sending device
VAN
34. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.
cold boot
utility programs
synthesizer
adapter card
35. Magentic ink character recognition devices read text printed with magnetized ink. Readers read numbers at the bottom of the checks
Dedicated line
Bluetooth
cluster
MICR
36. Transport layer security provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an internet server - Requires client to have digital certif
integrated circuit
crimeware
TLS
File compression utility
37. Static ram- faster and more reliable. Dont need to be re energized as often and are more expensive
sound card
analog
SRAM
RTLS
38. (laptop computer) portable personal computer often able to fit in your lap
solid state media
CMOS
Notebook Computer
mpeg
39. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed
product activation
chip
EDI
superscalar
40. 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
Transmission media
parallel processing
adapter cards
NAS
41. Graphical User interface - interact with software using text - graphics - and icons
GUI
microbrowser
Output
Drive Bay
42. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems
IM
heat pipe
DIMM
cross - platform
43. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges
ASCII
transistor
RIMM
RAID
44. A single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers - insulting material - woven material - plastic outer coating - often used by cable television
VR
Servers
coaxial cable
Bluetooth
45. Copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period
shareware...
ring network
digital certificate
proprietary software...
46. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often
access control
network topology
DSL
digital certificate
47. A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.
system unit
embedded computer
expansion slot
twisted pair cable
48. Holds one or more disk drives
drive bay
connector
bugs
Communications device
49. Mad ef aluminum - glass - or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows material to be recorded magnetically
platter
product activation
corporate spies
Noise
50. A colection of individual programs available together as a unit. lower cost and ease of use
hard disk
software suite
cracker
wordwrap