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. |
What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte? What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it? Name and briefly describe three input devices. How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc? Name and describe two parts of a CPU. Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system? How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called? We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that? What is the advantage of parallel processors? Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two.
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