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.

 


 We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that?


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


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


 How is data stored on a CD-ROM?


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


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


 Name and briefly describe three input devices.


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


 Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?



 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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