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 represented within a computer, what is this system called?


 What is a bus and what job does it perform?


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


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


 What does DPI stand for.  What type of output devices is describe by DPI?


 Name and briefly describe three input devices.


 Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.


 Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.


 What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage?  Give one example of each.



 What is a firewire card used for?  What is another name for firewire?

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

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

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