CS 107

Spring Semester 2005

Section 52

Midterm Exam

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 Directions:
  1. Open MS Word
  2. Select the questions and the extra credit questions below and cut and paste into the Word document
  3. Add a header with your name, "Midterm Exam", 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 5 points. Partial credit will be given for partially correct answers.

 


Question 1:What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? 
Question 2:What is distance learning?  Give an example.
Question 3:Describe four tasks performed by an operating system.
Question 4:Explain what influence word size has on processing time.
Question 5:Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard.
Question 6:What is an algorithm?
Question 7:What is the difference between a sequential access device and a random access device?  Give an example of each.
Question 8:What was the name of the first commercially available computer and who were its creators?  What did this computer's name stand for?
Question 9:What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits.
Question 10:Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform.
Question 11:What are the two main catagories of computer monitors and how does each display output?
Question 12:Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each.
Question 13:Why does the operating system need to be loaded into a computer's memory prior to running any applications software programs?
Question 14:Compare and contrast the CISC chip and the RISC chip.
Question 15:What kind of computer applications require a Supercomputer?  Give two examples.
Question 16:Both the Mark I and the ENIAC were developed due to what significant historical event?  Why were these inventions necessary?
Question 17:Explain what a compiler does and who would use one?
Question 18:Who was Herman Hollerinth and what was his contribution to computer technology?
Question 19:How has Information Technology effected the current economy of the USA?
Question 20:What is an automated factory and why is it more effective than a traditional factory?

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

  1. What is the name of the author of Computer Confluence?
  2. What well-known TV personality does the author resemble?

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