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.

 Name and briefly describe three input devices.


 What is a motherboard?


 What is Moore's Law?


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


 What is Grid Computing?


 How is data stored on a CD-ROM?


 Define the following:  track, sector, and cluster.


 What is another name for PROM?  Is PROM volatile?


 What is the advantage of having large clusters; what is the disadvantage?



 Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?


 

Extra Credit Questions

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

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