CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 2

November 23, 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 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 stored on a CD-ROM?


 What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.


 What is Moore's Law?


 Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.


 What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?


 What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?


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


 What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?


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



 What is a bus and what job does it perform?

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

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

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