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.

 


 What is Moore's Law?


 How is data represented within RAM?  How is data represented on an optical disc?


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


 What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?


 What is the advantage of parallel processors?


 How is data stored on a CD-ROM?


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


 What is a bus and what job does it perform?


 Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.



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

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

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

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