11 Questions
What is the term for a wireless access point installed on a secure network without explicit authorization?
Roque Access Point
What is an example of Crowdsourcing in science?
Citizen Science
What is the purpose of a Public Key in cryptography?
To encrypt data
What is the term for the process of removing the fractional part of a number?
Truncating
What is the term for systematic errors or distortions introduced into algorithms or systems due to human or systemic biases?
Computing Bias
What is the term for making decisions in a program based on specific conditions?
Selection
What is the term for the ratio of the time taken to execute a task sequentially to the time taken to execute the same task in parallel?
Speedup
What type of error occurs when a calculation exceeds the maximum value that can be stored within a given data type?
Overflow Error
What is the term for malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system?
Malware
What is the term for an error in the syntax of a programming language that prevents the program from being compiled or interpreted?
Syntax Error
What is the term for the action of recording (logging) the keys struck on a keyboard, typically in a covert manner?
Keylogging
Test your understanding of parallel computing concepts, including speedup, bandwidth, and common errors like overflow and logic errors. Learn to optimize your computations and avoid pitfalls. Evaluate your knowledge of parallel processing techniques.
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