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Cse Computer Science Engineering
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Graphics processing unit controls the manipulation and display of graphics on the display device.
http
VR
site license
GPU
2. Software used by criminals
crimeware
network license
Mobile Device
keygen
3. 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
preemptive multitasking
Dial Up line
CAM
turnaround document
4. A light sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and translates the results into a form the computer can process.
scanner
Dial up modems
POST
CERT/CC
5. Graphical User interface - interact with software using text - graphics - and icons
Dial Up line
preemptive multitasking
driver
GUI
6. Special software to listen to audio
player
jack
sleep mode
RTLS
7. Does not require a newsreader - easier to use than a newsgroup
network
message board
bit
DLP projector
8. Value added network is a third party busniess that provides networking services such as secure data and information transfer - storage and email.
VAN
Personal Computers
cloud storage
bus width
9. A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access retrieval and use of that data
access control
database
heat sink
jewel box
10. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often
digital certificate
ROM
machine cycle
DSL
11. A small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.
device independent
proprietary software...
cold boot
touchpad
12. A type of system software that allows users to perform maintenence type tasks
proprietary software...
utility program
unethical employees
Dial- up access
13. Copies itself repeatedly in memory using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system
chasis...
worm
Storage Device
touchpad
14. Internet teephony- enables users to speak to other users over the internet
VoIP
PNG
machine cycle
MRAM
15. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message
hash
liquid flow technology
E- commerce
ASCII
16. 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
heat sink
application software...
site license
warm boot
17. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
Netiquette
CAPTCHA
freeware...
Notebook Computer
18. The last section of the domain name
recieving device
Top level domain
bus network
ASCII
19. Programs that control or maintian the operations of the computer and its devices. Interface between user - application software - and computers software
bus
digital modem
pretty good Privacy
System Software...
20. The role of memory to store both data and programs
sound card
system software...
drive bay
stored program concept
21. 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
node
Memory Cache
Web conference
token ring
22. Internet Service Provider- a regional or national access provider
network standard
ISP
freeware...
wireless modem
23. 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
connector
Plug and Play
parallel processing
chasis...
24. Major carriers of network traffic
network
access time
Internet Backbone
memory module
25. Same intent as cracker but does not have technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking
Internet Backbone
script kiddie
microbrowser
pretty good Privacy
26. Allows you to insert and remove flash memory and other devoces while the computer is running (flash memory)
hot spot
embedded computer
animated Gif...
hot plugging
27. Acts as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges
plaintext
transistor
CPU
TLS
28. Technique that some software manufacturers use to ensure the software is not installed on more computers than legally licensed
product activation
embedded operating system
peer to peer network
device independent
29. A web site that evaluates your comouter to check for internet and e mail vulnerabilities
Operating system
IM
online security service
stored program concept
30. A device that enables you to join a port and a connector that are both male or female
gender changer
Desktop Computer
compromised computer
bugs
31. A program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program - computer - or network. A rootkit can be a back door
download
back door
multi- core processor
adapter card
32. Program that euns only on a specific type or make of computer
adware
buffer
optical mouse
device dependant
33. Program is one that runs the same on multiple operating systems
IrDA Port
cross - platform
Top level domain
ALU
34. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.
EFT
disk fragmenter
access time
W3C
35. Component of the system unit that converts AC to DC power. Have built in fans to keep it cool.
utility programs
stylus
digital modem
power supply
36. A stationary pointing devoce with a ball on its top or side with one or two buttons like a mouse.
liquid flow technology
trackball
POST
ROM
37. Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network
router
dot matrix printer
Domain name system
registrar
38. Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines.
volatile memory
Memory
pixel
DSL
39. A network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data is being transmitted. Msot popular in LAN
unauthorized access
backside bus
ethernet
machine cycle
40. A collection of computers and devices connected together - via communications devices and transmissions media.
broadband
Denial of Service attack
network
device dependant
41. A family member on a computer
chip
Home user
stylus
document management software...
42. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor
liquid flow technology
ARPA
registrar
expansion bus
43. A program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user often related to web browsing habits.
neural network
spyware
Dial up modems
Mainframe
44. Any unwanted signal usually varying quickly
Noise
jewel box
MRAM
CU
45. Single chip with two or more processor cores.
OCR
back door
multi- core processor
gender changer
46. Company that provides wireless internet access to computers
spooling
router
wireless Internet service provider
network architecture
47. Provids mobile users with a secure connection to the company server as if the user has a private line.
disk fragmenter
virtual provate network
message board
cyberextortionist
48. A server that you connect to to start a chat session.
proprietary software...
chat client
PNG
overvoltage
49. Organization that sells and manages domain names
registrar
system clock
Dial- up access
player
50. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.
FireWire port
system on a chip
air mouse
RAM