CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Fall 2004

Exam 2

November 23, 2004
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 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, "Exam 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.

 


 Name and describe two parts of a CPU.


 What is a firewire card used for?  What is another name for firewire?


 What is the purpose of input and output devices?


 What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?


 What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?


 How is data stored on a CD-ROM?


 Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.


 What is Moore's Law?


 Name two of the three processes that the Control Unit and the ALU can perform.



 What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage?  Give one example of each.

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

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

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