CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 2

November 23, 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 2", 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.

 


 How is data represented within RAM?  How is data represented on an optical disc?


 What is register?  What does it do and where would you find one?


 Name and briefly describe three input devices.


 Name two of the three processes that the Control Unit and the ALU can perform.


 How does virtual memory work?


 What are the two types of computer monitors?  Briefly describe how each displays output.


 Define the following:  track, sector, and cluster.


 What is the purpose of input and output devices?


 Name and describe two parts of a CPU.



 What is the purpose of the expansion slot?  Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

  1. DVD stands for?
  2. Is a flash drive non-volatile?

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