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 is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each. What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile? What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte? How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc? What is Grid Computing? What is Moore's Law? Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM. What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip? What is a motherboard? Name two of the three processes that the ALU can preform?
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