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. |
We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that? What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile? 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? How does virtual memory work? What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte? What does an all-in-one peripheral device do and what other peripherals does it replace? Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution. Name and describe two parts of a CPU. What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
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