CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 2

November 23, 2004
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Assignments - Tuesday Class

Assignments - Mon-Wed Class

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 another name for PROM?  Is PROM volatile?


 What is Moore's Law?


 What is a bus and what job does it perform?


 What is Grid Computing?


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


 What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?


 What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?


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



 How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called?

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

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

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