CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 1

October 26, 2004

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Assignments - Tuesday Class

Assignments - Mon-Wed Class

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.


 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 the purpose of web browser software?


 Name and briefly describe three computer strengths.


 What is multimedia?


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


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


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


 Who governs the Internet?



 What is the difference between narrowband and broadband?


 

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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