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Quiz 4 Ch. 15-18
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Computer Science
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12/13/2005

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Term
This is a finite step by step list of instructions for which there is only one possible awnser.
Definition
Algorithm
Term
Established algorithms, can have programs written for them called _______, for the computer to follow to implement the algorithm.
Definition
Routines
Term
What are the three considerations that apply when selecting an algorithm to solve a problem?
Definition
Runtime, Availability of resources, Accuracy.
Term
What are succesful algorithms called? What are algorithms that aren't feasible called?
Definition
P-Type; NP-Type
Term
What type of processing allows multiple routines to be processed simotaneously?
Definition
Parallel Processing
Term
What is SIMD?
Definition
Single Instructions Multiple Data - Multiple processors executing the same instructions
Term
What is MIMD?
Definition
Multiple Instructions Multiple Data - Multiple processors working on different parts of a problem
Term
How many teraflops is the human brain capable of?
Definition
10,000
Term
This test establishes guidlines for measuring Artificial Intellegence.
Definition
Turing Test
Term
This type of data structure is useful for simplifying mathematical relationships.
Definition
Binary Tree
Term
________ AI responds to events triggered by the user.
Definition
Reactionary
Term
_________ AI is a set of non-alert goals or routines.
Definition
Spontaneous
Term
_________ is the process of assigning human traits to inanimate objects.
Definition
Characterization
Term
This man proposed the Galactic Network and was the first head of ARPA.
Definition
J.C.R. Licklider
Term
This man demonstrated the theoretical possibility of using packet switching to send data over communication lines.
Definition
Leonard Klienrock
Term
This machine made packet switching a reality.
Definition
IMP
Term
What were the four original nodes on the ARPANET?
Definition
UCLA, UCSB, SRI, Utah
Term
List the five main network uses.
Definition
Distibution of Computation, Coordination of processes, Sharing I/O Devices, Sharing Data Files, Internet Access
Term
What two feqatures make the OSI model universal?
Definition
Scalability and Portability
Term
These are the two general types of transmissions.
Definition
Connection-oriented and connectionless
Term
The OSI model has __ layers.
Definition
7
Term
Which OSI layer assigns voltage levels for transmitting bits.
Definition
Physical
Term
Which OSI layer has two sub layers and attaches headers and footers to outbound packets?
Definition
Data Link
Term
What do we call the unique address owned by each NIC? What layer is this attached to the packet in?
Definition
MAC, Data Link Layer
Term
What are the two sub layers of the data link layer?
Definition
LLC and the MAC (Media Access Control)
Term
Which OSI layer attaches an IP address to each data segment?
Definition
Network
Term
Which OSI layer breaks large files down into segments?
Definition
Transport
Term
All communications begin and end on this OSI layer.
Definition
Application
Term
The set of rules for data transmission.
Definition
Protocol
Term
This term refers to the technology, design, and construction used to create a specific network.
Definition
Architrecture
Term
What does OSI stand for?
Definition
Open Systems Interconnect
Term
This is the most popular network architecture in use today.
Definition
Ethernet
Term
What are the four main components of an ethernet packet?
Definition
Addressing Information, Assembly Data, Error Checking, and Encapsulated Data
Term
What is assigned to each NIC as it is created?
Definition
MAC Address
Term
What is the most popular type of ethernet cable?
Definition
Twisted Pair
Term
Twisted pair Ethernet cables use a ________ connector.
Definition
RJ-45
Term
What type of topology uses Coaxial cable to connect computers in a straight data path?
Definition
Bus
Term
What type of topology utilizes Hubs, switches, and routers.
Definition
Star
Term
The ______ is an intellegent version of the hub that sends information to the proper computer instead of sending it to all computers on the network.
Definition
Switch
Term
This network device seperates network segments and reduces data collision.
Definition
Bridge
Term
Which two 802.11 types are compatible?
Definition
B and G
Term
Term for a wireless peer-to-peer configuration.
Definition
Ad-hoc
Term
Term for a wireless client-server configuration.
Definition
Access Point
Term
What type of network is Ethernet? The Internet?
Definition
LAN, WAN
Term
This term refers to the virtual world created by the internet.
Definition
Cyberspace
Term
This non-profit organization oversees the internet.
Definition
Internet Society
Term
ISP's connect locally to the internet at these sites.
Definition
POP's
Term
These key internet locations are components of the internet backbone that route data and connect ISP's together.
Definition
NAP's
Term
TCP is a ________ protocol
Definition
Connection Oriented
Term
IP is a _________ protocol
Definition
Connectionless
Term
Does telnet protocol encrypt data?
Definition
No
Term
Most common protocol for transferring files on the internet. It provides a framework for sending and recieving files.
Definition
FTP
Term
This protocol is used for sending and recieving e-mail.
Definition
SMTP
Term
This utility is used to troubleshoot Internet connections. It sends a message to a specific IP address and awaits a response.
Definition
PING
Term
The _______ is a physical connection of smaller networks.
Definition
Internet
Term
What is the difference between a static and dynamic IP address?
Definition
Static stays the same while dynamic changes with each new internet session.
Term
What are the four main virus categories?
Definition
Boot Sector, Program or file, MACROS, Multipartite
Term
What type of software allows people to monitor our activities?
Definition
Spyware
Term
These two future technologies will implement powerful parallel processing.
Definition
DNA and Quantum Computing
Term
AI in video games that replicates the ability to hunt uses these two tools.
Definition
Psychology and prediction
Term
This rule based system allows for more possible outcomes than Binary Trees. These rules act as guidlines and the computer responds accordingly.
Definition
Fuzzy Logic System
Term
This is a connection point on a network.
Definition
Node
Term
This communications model offers a flexible and secure connection for data exchange.
Definition
Packet Switching
Term
This transmission type requires the sender and reciever to establish a connection before data can be transmitted.
Definition
Connection Oriented
Term
These types of transmission maintain a constant network connection.
Definition
Connectionless
Term
What are the three cabling standards associated with Gigabit Ethernet?
Definition
1000 Base T (Twisted Pair) 1000 Base CX (Twinaxial Cables) 1000 Base SX (Fiber Optic Cables)
Term
This type of cable allows Standard Ethernet and Fast Ethernet to network two computers together without a hub.
Definition
Cross over cable
Term
A _______ is a hub with a built in bridge.
Definition
Switch
Term
The 802.11 Standard transmits using _________.
Definition
Radio Frequencies
Term
What type of connector does a dial up modem use?
Definition
RJ-11
Term
TCP protocol may be replaced with _________, useful in streaming Audio and Video files.
Definition
UDP
Term
This type of network device/technology allows a computer to examine packets before deciding whether or not to accept them.
Definition
SPI
Term
This type of hardware firewall makes the users IP address invisible to other users on the internet.
Definition
NAT
Term
These types of viruses cause network congestion by replicating rapidly
Definition
Worms
Term
This virus allows systems to be accessed by external users.
Definition
Trojan
Term
This type of virus allows online activities to be monitored by outside sources.
Definition
Spyware
Term
Which OSI layer do Hubs operate on?
Definition
Physical
Term
Which OSI layer do Bridges operate on?
Definition
Data Link
Term
Which OSI layer do Switches and Routers operate on?
Definition
Network
Term
What does Gigabit Ethernet need to function properly?
Definition
A Switch
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