Vocab Quiz 1/12/24

Question 1

Bias

Answer 1

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
Ex: when you search people on google the images are mainly light-skinned persons rather than dark-skinned people

Question 2

Classifying Data

Answer 2

The process of categorizing or organizing information into distinct groups or classes based on specific criteria or attributes

Question 3

Cleaning Data

Answer 3

The process of identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies in datasets

Question 4

Filtering Data

Answer 4

The purpose of data filtering is to focus on and extract only the relevant portions of the data that meet certain requirements, allowing for a more targeted analysis or presentation of information

Question 5

Patterns in Data

Answer 5

Patterns in data refer to regularities, trends, or structures that can be identified within a dataset

Question 6

Scalability

Answer 6

Scalability refers to the ability of a system, network, or process to handle an increasing amount of work, growth, or demand efficiently

Question 7

Internet

Answer 7

A global network of interconnected computers and computer networks that communicate with each other using the Internet Protocol (IP)

Question 8

Computer System

Answer 8

A combination of hardware and software components that work together to perform various computing functions

Question 9

Computer Network

Answer 9

A set of interconnected computers and other devices that are capable of sharing resources and information

Question 10

Computing Device

Answer 10

An electronic device designed to process, store, and manipulate data according to predefined instructions

Question 11

Bandwidth

Answer 11

Bandwidth refers to the maximum rate of data transfer across a network or communication channel

Question 12

Distributed Computing System

Answer 12

A system in which components or processes of a software application are distributed across multiple computers or nodes that operate in parallel and coordinate with each other to achieve a common goal

Question 13

Fault Tolerance

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A system’s ability to continue operating properly in the presence of faults, errors, or failures in one or more of its components

Question 14

IP Address

Answer 14

A numerical label is assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication

Question 15

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

Answer 15

It is one of the main protocols in the Internet Protocol suite and is used for reliable, connection-oriented communication between devices on a network. TCP provides a set of rules and procedures for exchanging data between applications running on different devices in a network

Question 16

Packets

Answer 16

A unit of data that is transmitted over a network

Question 17

Parallel Computing System

Answer 17

The simultaneous execution of multiple tasks or processes to solve a problem more quickly. A parallel computing system is designed to perform parallel processing, utilizing multiple processors or computing cores to divide a task into subtasks and execute them concurrently

Question 18

Protocols

Answer 18

A set of rules, conventions, or guidelines that define how data is transmitted and received between devices in a network or communication system

Question 19

Redundancy

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Having multiple systems working together in case one fails

Question 20

Router
A router connects you to the internet

Answer 20

A networking device that connects multiple computer networks and directs data traffic between them

Question 21

Sequential Computing System

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A traditional computing paradigm where instructions are executed one after another in a sequential, linear fashion

Question 22

World Wide Web

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A system of interconnected documents and resources that are accessed via the Internet

Question 23

Encryption

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The process of converting information or data into a code or cipher to secure it from unauthorized access or tampering

Question 24

Decryption

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The process of converting encrypted or ciphertext data back into its original, readable form, known as plaintext

Question 25

Certificate Authority

Answer 25

A trusted entity that issues digital certificates, which are electronic documents used to verify the identity of individuals, organizations, or devices in electronic communication

Question 26

Public Key Encryption

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A cryptographic system that uses a pair of keys for secure communication—namely, a public key and a private key

Question 27

Multifactor

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A security authentication method that requires the user to provide two or more different factors to verify their identity

Question 28

Authentication

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The process of verifying the identity of an entity, such as a user, device, or system, to ensure that they are who they claim to be

Question 29

Asymmetric Ciphers

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Public-key cryptography uses a pair of keys (public key and private key) for encryption and decryption

Question 30

Symmetric Key Encryption

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Secret key encryption or private key encryption, is a type of encryption where the same key is used for both the encryption and decryption of the data

Question 31

Crowdsourcing

Answer 31

A practice of obtaining input, services, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, typically through an open call