CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 1

October 20, 2004
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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.

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

How does a Supercomputer differ from a Mainframe?

Name and briefly describe four functions of the operating system.

What is the purpose of web browser software?

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

Compare and contrast raster graphics and vector graphics?

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

What was the name of the network which evolved into the Internet? What was this network's purpose?

Name and briefly describe three computer strengths.

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

What is multimedia?

What is a protocol?

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

What is a blog?

What is a FAQ and where would you find one?

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

Compare and contrast a mailing list and a newsgroup.

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

Describe three programs that might be part of a software suite.

Who governs the Internet?

Name two earlier computers; what was their basic component?

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

What is the difference between narrowband and broadband?

Compare and contrast an ISP and an Information Service Gateway.

What is a domain name? How is a domain name related to an IP number?

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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