CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 1

October 26, 2004
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 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 does the TCP part of TCP/IP stand for?  How does TCP work.


 What is multimedia?


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


 What is a packet and what protocol is used to route one?


 What is the purpose of web browser software?


 Compare and contrast an ISP and an Information Service Gateway.


 What is a software suite and what is the advantages to using one?


 Who governs the Internet?


 What is a FAQ and where would you find one?



 What is a protocol?

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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