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Undergraduate 1
06/25/2007

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Term
Finite, step by step list of well defined instructions with an incorporated starting and stopping point
Definition
Algorithm
Term
Conputer programming languages can be used to create a _______ for the computer to follow to implement the algorithm
Definition
Routine
Term
What do you need to consider when choosing an algorithm?
Definition
Runtime
Availabitliy of resources
Exact accuracy of answer
Term
_____ algorithms are guaranteed to terminate in a given number of steps
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P-Type
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______ algorithms increase exponentially and are too inefficient for programming situations
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NP-Type
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TRUE or FALSE: An efficient P-Type algorithm can be completed by a slow computer in less time than an NP-Type algorithm can be completed in a fast computer.
Definition
TRUE
Term
This type of CPU processes instructions sequentially.
Definition
Serial processor
Term
This type of computer architecture allows multiple routines or sub routines to be processed simultaneously
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Parallel processing
Term
Graphical organizer which helps visualize how a routine is run on a serial processor
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Flow Chart
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In _____ processing, multiple parallel processors execute the same instructions simultaneously
Definition
SIMD
Term
In _____ processing, multiple individual processors work simultaneously on different parts of a larger problem.
Definition
MIMD
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Graphical organizer that helps visualize algorithms that mimic the structure of the human brain
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Neural Net Diagram
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The human brain is capable of processing at a rate of _______ teraflops
Definition
10,000
Term
The worlds fastest computer is capable of processing at a rate of _____ teraflops.
Definition
35
Term
Test that establishes guidelines for measuring artificial intelligence
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Turing Test
Term
This type of algorithm generates results by relying on the power of the CPU and system resources instead of investigating clever, more efficient shortcuts
Definition
Brute Force
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This is a type of brute force algorithm that requires the routine to generate all possible unique paths between a given set of nodes without repetition
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Traveling Salesman Problem
Term
This type of data structure for analyzing steps involved in simplifying a mathematical relationship, making a decision, or searching for information
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Binary Tree
Term
This algorithm for the order of operations when simplifying an expression can be illustrated using a binary tree
Definition
PEMDAS
Term
Game play can be enhanced by using _______ AI to create levels of alertness that are triggered by specific user actions
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Reactionary
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Game play can be enhanced by using _______ AI to create levels of alertness that are triggered by specific user actions
Definition
Reactionary
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A video game's ______ assigns non-alert goals to the units to provide the illusion that they are interacting with each other or behaving in a life like manner.
Definition
Spontaneous
Term
This is the assigning of human characteristics to inanimate objects, such as computers or robots.
Definition
Anthropomorphism
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This type of AI uses complex algorithms and equations to generate multiple animated images, sustaining only those that meet certain behavioral goals.
Definition
Evolutionary code
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These two future processing technologies will be responsible for implementing powerful parallel processing
Definition
DNA and quantum computing
Term
Artificial intelligence in a video game that replicates the ability to hunt immerses the player in the virtual worldthrough judicious use of the following tools
Definition
Psychology and prediction
Term
This is a rule-based system that permits for more outcomes than simple binary logic.
Definition
Fuzzy Logic system
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This man was the first to head Arpanet and proposed the Galactic Network.
Definition
JCR Licklider
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TRUE or FALSE: Early mainframe computers could not communicate with each other
Definition
True
Term
This man demonstrated the possibility of using packet switching
Definition
Leonard Kleinrock
Term
For data to be sent over a communications line, they must be broken down into smaller __________ of information
Definition
Packets
Term
Communications model that offers a flexible and secure connection for data exchange
Definition
Packet switching
Term
This machine was the physical manifestation of the formerly abstract packet switching concept.
Definition
IMP
Term
First original nodes of the ARPANET
Definition
UCSB, Utah, UCLA, and SRI
Term
Connection point on a network
Definition
Node
Term
5 Main network uses
Definition
*Distribute computation process
*Coordinate process running on different computers
*Access remote I/O devices
*Access remote data/files
*Access personal communication
Term
This network type spans a small geographic area and connects computers together using network cables or radio frequencies.
Definition
LAN
Term
This network type is typically used by large corporations and spans a large geographic area.
Definition
WAN
Term
The OSI model provides a common networking foundation that allows computer networks to be of all sizes, and to be equally compatible with different software and applications. What 2 terms decribe these features?
Definition
Scalable and portable
Term
These are two general types of transmissions, used by applications and their protocols in the OSI
Definition
Connection-oriented and Connectionless
Term
These type of transmissions require the sender and receiver to establish a connection, negotiate a protocol, transmit the data, and finally release the connection.
Definition
Connection-oriented
Term
Thest types of transmissions maintain a constant network connection, and the protocol used is predetermined.
Definition
Connectionless
Term
In the Open Systems Interconnect model, tansferring websites to host servers using FTP utilizes _______________ transmissions, while streaming video with UDP utilizes ___________ transmissions.
Definition
1. Connection-oriented
2. Connectionless
Term
How many layers does the OSI model have?
Definition
7
Term
This OSI layer uses a standardized protocol for handling electrical, machanical, and signaling interfaces. It assigns voltage levels for transmitting bits.
Definition
Physical Layer
Term
OSI layer with header and footer attached to packets, creating a frame and identifying the network card responsible for each packet.
Definition
Data Link
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This data link sub-layer converts the frame information into a bitstream, and also performs error correction.
Definition
LLC
Term
This data link sub-layer attaches the NIC's physical device address to the packet and regulates the transmission of information over the network to prevent data collision.
Definition
MAC
Term
OSI layer that attaches the LNA or IP address to each data segment in a packet. Procedures for establishing connection-oriented and connectionless networking are carried out at this layer.
Definition
Network
Term
Service addresses are commonly known as ______
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Ports
Term
OSI layer which breaks data files into pieces called segments. This layer is the first to recognize when a packet has been lost.
Definition
Transport
Term
Although not widely used, this OSI layer establishes a session in which network nodes agree to intercommunicate.
Definition
Session
Term
OSI layer that manages the formatting, encrypting, and decrypting of data, as well as compression and decompression.
Definition
Presentation
Term
All communication begins and ends with this OSI layer. This is where the user interfaces with the network.
Definition
Application
Term
Standardized language with a fixed set of rules used to determine how particular types of data are transmitted under specific conditions.
Definition
Protocol
Term
The ______ is a fairly powerful front end machine with limited resources that connects to a back end ______ in order to access additional resources.
Definition
1.Client
2.Server
Term
TRUE or FALSE: Although the server for CMI is down, you may still print the "Build A Computer" assignment in room 117 via the network.
Definition
FALSE
Term
In a _____ network, all computers are hierarchially equal and may share their respective resources, alternately behaving as clients or servers as necessary.
Definition
Peer-To-Peer
Term
TRUE or FALSE: In a peer-to-peer network, the rest of the network is still accessible even when one computer is off.
Definition
TRUE
Term
This term refers to the technology, design, and contruction used to create a specific network.
Definition
Architecture
Term
This is the most popular network architecture in use today
Definition
Ethernet
Term
An ethernet packet can be broken down into these 4 main components
Definition
1. Addressing information
2. Assembly data
3. Error Checking
4. Encapsuled Data
Term
This type of adapter card allows the computer to connect to a LAN
Definition
NIC
Term
One of the jobs an NIC performs is translating the _______ data from the computers internal bus to a ________ bitstream to be sent out onto the network
Definition
1. Parallel
2. Serial
Term
The media access control is located here
Definition
NIC
Term
Every network interface card ever produced has been assigned one of these
Definition
MAC address
Term
Ethernet network interface card specs may provide what information?
Definition
* Supported bus connectors
* Support for cabling types based on attached connectors
* Supported throughputs (transfer speeds)
Term
Ethernet networks use ___________ technology to determine when a computer may transmit data, and decide how to proceed when two computers transmit data simultaneously
Definition
CSMA/CD
Term
This part of the CSMA/CD selects which computer may retransmit first after a collision has occured
Definition
CD
Term
This type of data loss occurs as a result of the mixing of data signals between two nearby copper wires.
Definition
Cross-talk
Term
A __________ cable utilizes multiple serial data channels, each with its own signal or frequency.
Definition
Broadband
Term
A _________ cable utilizes one line to move bits serially.
Definition
Baseband
Term
What kind of cables are 10base2 and 10base5?
Definition
Coaxial cables
Term
What kind of cables are 10baseT, 100baseT, and 1000baseT?
Definition
Twisted pair cables
Term
What kind of cable is 1000baseSX?
Definition
Fiber optic cable
Term
Most popular ethernet cable
Definition
Twisted-Pair
Term
Two types of expensive cables that greatly reduce the amount of data loss from cross-talk.
Definition
*Shielded Cables

*Fiber Optic cables
Term
How much throughput does STANDARD ethernet have?
Definition
10 Mb/s
Term
How much throughput does FAST ethernet have?
Definition
100 Mb/s
Term
How much throughput does a GIGABIT ethernet have?
Definition
1000 Mb/s
Term
TRUE or FALSE: Coaxial cable from a television set can be used to create a coaxial ethernet network connection between two computers.
Definition
FALSE
Term
Twisted pair cabling for an ethernet network uses _____ connectors
Definition
RJ-45
Term
These connectors are used to connect coaxial cables
Definition
BNC
Term
The open ends of a coaxial cabling must include a ______ to prevent signal reflection
Definition
terminator
Term
1000 Mb/s is equal to _______ Gigabits per second
Definition
1
Term
This ethernet topology uses 10Base2 and 10Base5 coaxial cables to connect a network segment in a straight, freeway like data path.
Definition
Bus Topology
Term
Ethernet topology that uses 10BaseT and 10BaseTX twisted pair cabling to create a network using a hub (more efficient and easier to configure)
Definition
Star Topology
Term
Networking device that functions on the physical layer of the OSI. It defines a network segment, and terminates any unused ports without requiring the use of a terminator.
Definition
Hub
Term
This type of cable permits Standard ethernet and Fast ethernet to network together on two computers without the use of a hub
Definition
Cross over cable
Term
A __________ cable consists of wires for sending data and wires for receiving it.
Definition
Twisted pair
Term
A _____ is a hub with a built in bridge
Definition
Switch
Term
The _______ is an intelligent network device, capable of recognizing specific segments and computers on a LAN and directing network communications using the IP protocol
Definition
switch
Term
This is today's standard networking protocol which operates in the networking layer of the OSI model.
Definition
TCP/IP
Term
This network device seperates network segments and reduces traffic congestion
Definition
Bridge
Term
This network device regenerates data signals and helps reduce attenuation.
Definition
Repeater
Term
The 802.11 wireless networking technology transmits data via this medium
Definition
Radio frequencies
Term
The _____ wireless mode utilizes a peer-to-peer configuration, and allows communication between computers with wireless NICs
Definition
Ad-hoc
Term
The ________ wireless mode utilizes a client-to-server configuration. Its base station, known as WAP, can be used to connect both wired and wireless computers.
Definition
Access Point
Term
This wireless networking standard transmits in the less congested 5.0GHz radio frequency band at speeds of up to 54Mb/s. It is expensive and has limited public access points
Definition
802.11A
Term
This wireless networking standard transmits in the congested 2.4GHz radio frequency band at speeds of up to 11 Mb/s, and provides optimal transmissions up to distances of 150 ft
Definition
802.11B
Term
This wireless networking standard transmits in the less congested 2.4GHz radio frequency band at speeds of up to 54Mb/s., and provides optimal transmissions up to 150 ft.
Definition
802.11G
Term
TRUE or FALSE: The IEEE 802.11G standard WLAN is compatible with both IEEE 802.11A and IEEE 802.11B
Definition
FALSE
Term
TRUE or FALSE: Wireless networking transmission speeds and distances are inversely proportional. Data transfer speed decreases as distance increases
Definition
TRUE
Term
The media access control address is located here
Definition
NIC
Term
Every network interface card ever produced has been assigned one of these
Definition
MAC address
Term
Name the 3 cabling standards commonly associated with gigabit ethernet
Definition
a. 1000BaseT
b. 1000BaseCX
c. 1000BaseSX
Term
TRUE or FALSE: The peer-to-peer and client-to-server network hieracrchies can be implemented in the construction of both LAN and WAN networks
Definition
TRUE
Term
Each network interface has a unique physical device address that distinguishes its packets. This address is known as the ___ address
Definition
MAC
Term
An ethernet network is a ____, while the internet is a ____
Definition
1. LAN
2. WAN
Term
TRUE or FALSE: The public switched telephone network is the most common communications medium used by business when setting up WANs
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE or FALSE: The internet is an international collection of smaller, independent networks
Definition
TRUE
Term
The virtual world created by the internet
Definition
Cyberspace
Term
Non-profit group that oversees the internet's policies and practices
Definition
internet society
Term
These are the dedicated networks maintained by large telecommunications companies
Definition
Internet Backbones
Term
Device that permits data transmission over phone lines
Definition
Modem
Term
Network device that determines if a computer or network is the intended recipient of a packet by inspecting its address, and also determines the path will travel along the network to reach its destination.
Definition
Router
Term
Dial-up modem has this type of connector
Definition
RJ-11
Term
Common protocol that is used on the internet to specify that data should be broken down into small segments of about 1500 Bytes in length, then encapsuled into packets.
Definition
TCP/IP
Term
TCP is a ______ protocol
Definition
connection-oriented
Term
IP is a __________ protocol
Definition
connectionless
Term
Does the telnet protocol encrypt data?
Definition
No
Term
The TCP protocol in a packet may be replaced with this protocol, useful for streaming audio or video in connectionless programs.
Definition
UDP
Term
This is the most widely used protocol for transferring files over the internet.
Definition
FTP
Term
Protocol is used for sending and receiving email messages
Definition
SMTP
Term
This utility displays the amount of routers involved in sending a packet to a particular address
Definition
Traceroute
Term
Utility used to troubleshoot internet connections. It sends a message to a specific IP address and awaits a response
Definition
PING
Term
The _________ is a connection of smaller networks
Definition
internet
Term
The _______ is the logical result of the linking of various websites, enabled by Tim Berner Lee's hypertext markup language
Definition
WWW
Term
Servers are typically assigned ______ IP addresses
Definition
Static
Term
When accessing an email account via dial-up connection, a client is typically assigned a ______ IP address
Definition
dynamic
Term
TRUE or FALSE: Every domain name has a permanently assigned IP address
Definition
FALSE
Term
TRUE or FALSE: IP addresses supply the locations of computers and devices on ethernet networks and on the internet
Definition
TRUE
Term
This type of network device/technology allows a computer to to first examine packets and accept or reject their entry
Definition
SPI
Term
TRUE or FALSE: Firewalls can be software or hardware based
Definition
TRUE
Term
This type of virus allows a system to be accessed by external users
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