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.

 What is the purpose of web browser software?


 What is a protocol?


 Compare and contrast an ISP and an Information Service Gateway.


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


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


 What is multimedia?


 What are the three parts of an operating system?  Briefly describe each part.


 What is a blog?


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



 Who governs the Internet?


 

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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