CSC 101 Introduction to ComputersFall 2004Exam 2November 17, 2004 |
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Each question is worth 10 points. Partial credit will be given for partially correct answers. |
Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two. Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM. Define the following: track, sector, and cluster. What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip? Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage. How is data stored on a CD-ROM? What is a firewire card used for? What is another name for firewire? What is a VFAT and what is its purpose? We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that? What is a register? What does it do and where would you find one?
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