CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 2

November 17, 2004
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Assignments - Mon-Wed Class

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.

 


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


 What is a motherboard?


 Name and describe two parts of a CPU.


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


 What does an all-in-one peripheral device do and what other peripherals does it replace?


 How does virtual memory work?


 What is a USB port?  What is the advantage of having one?


 Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.


 What does DPI stand for.  What type of output devices is describe by DPI?



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

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

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

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