CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 2

November 17, 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, "Test 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.

 


 Name and describe two parts of a CPU.


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


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


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


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


 What is Grid Computing?


 What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?


 How does virtual memory work?


 What is the purpose of the expansion slot?  Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.



 What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage?  Give one example of each.

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

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

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