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. |
Name two of the three processes that the ALU can preform? What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile? What is a motherboard? What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed? What is Moore's Law? What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each. Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution. How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc? What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip? Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
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