CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 1

October 20, 2004
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Lecture Overviews

 Directions:
  1. Open MS Word
  2. Select the ten questions and the extra credit questions below and cut and paste into the Word document
  3. Add a header with your name, "Exam 1", and the date
  4. Save the document
  5. Answer each question within the Word document immediately following each question
  6. Spell check the exam
  7. Printout a copy of the exam and turn it in.

Each question is worth 10 points. Partial credit will be given for partially correct answers.

 

 What is a blog?


 What was the name of the network which evolved into the Internet?  What was this network's purpose?


 Describe three programs that might be part of a software suite.


 Compare and contrast a mailing list and a newsgroup.


 How does a Supercomputer differ from a Mainframe?


 Compare and contrast raster graphics and vector graphics?


 What is the difference between narrowband and broadband?


 What is one of the "darker" aspects of the Internet?  What can users do to avoid the "bad" side of the Internet?


 What is multimedia?



 What is the purpose of web browser software?

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

  1. What is SPAM (in regards to the Internet)?
  2. Name one ingredient in Spam (the mystery meat kind)

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