CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 2

November 17, 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, "Test 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 Grid Computing?


 Why do we use point and draw input devices?  Name two.


 What is another name for PROM?  Is PROM volatile?


 Name and describe two parts of a CPU.


 In what type of computer would you find a PCMCIA and why would we want to use one?


 What is a USB port?  What is the advantage of having one?


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


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



 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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