CSC 101 Introduction to Computers Fall 2004 Exam 1 October 20, 2004

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Directions: Open MS Word Select the ten questions and the extra credit questions below and cut and paste into the Word document Add a header with your name, "Exam 1", and the date Save the document Answer each question within the Word document immediately following each question Spell check the exam 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.

 Name and briefly describe two ways like-minded groups of individual's can communicate on the Internet.


 What is a file?  Describe two types of files and the extension used to denote each type of file.


 What is a protocol?


 What is multimedia?


 What is an IP address, give an example of what an IP address might look like?


 What is a GUI and why would someone want to use one?


 Name and briefly describe three computer strengths.


 Name four items commonly found on a Windows computer's desktop.


 What does the TCP part of TCP/IP stand for?  How does TCP work.



 Compare and contrast a mailing list and a newsgroup.


 

Extra Credit Questions

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

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