CSC 101 Introduction to Computers Fall 2004 Exam 2 November 17, 2004

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Directions: Open MS Word Select the ten questions and the extra credit questions below and cut and paste into the Word document Add a header with your name, "Test 2", and the date Save the document Answer each question within the Word document immediately following each question Spell check the exam 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 does DPI stand for.  What type of output devices is describe by DPI?


 Name and describe two parts of a CPU.


 What is a bus and what job does it perform?


 Name and briefly describe three input devices.


 Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.


 What is a firewire card used for?  What is another name for firewire?


 What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?


 Name two of the three processes that the ALU can preform?


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



 What are the two types of computer monitors?  Briefly describe how each displays output.


 

Extra Credit Questions

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

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