TiffanyBarton 64
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
What is a firewire card used for? What is another name for firewiare?
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 Uinit 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
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
CandaceBrezicki 65
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc?
What is register? What does it do and where would you find one?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
Name two of the three processes that the Control Uinit and the ALU can perform.
How does virtual memory work?
What are the two types of computer monitors? Briefly describe how each displays output.
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
What is the purpose of input and output devices?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
What is the purpose of the expansion slot? Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
GrettaDina 66
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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What is a motherboard?
What is Moore's Law?
What is a USB port? What is the advantage of having one?
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
What is the advantage of having large clusters; what is the disadvantage?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
StevenFatone 67
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
Name two of the three processes that the Control Uinit and the ALU can perform.
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
What is a motherboard?
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
What is Moore's Law?
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
What is a firewire card used for? What is another name for firewiare?
What is the advantage of parallel processors?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
HenryFigueroa 68
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that?
Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two.
In what type of computer would you find a PCMCIA and why would we want to use one?
How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
What is register? What does it do and where would you find one?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
LaToyaForbes 69
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
What is the advantage of parallel processors?
How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called?
What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
Name two of the three processes that the Control Uinit and the ALU can perform.
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
ValerieGarcia 70
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc?
What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.
How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
What is the purpose of input and output devices?
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What are the two types of computer monitors? Briefly describe how each displays output.
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
LaShanaGrant 71
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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What is the advantage of having large clusters; what is the disadvantage?
Name two of the three processes that the Control Uinit and the ALU can perform.
What is the purpose of input and output devices?
What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?
In what type of computer would you find a PCMCIA and why would we want to use one?
What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile?
We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that?
How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
StephaniePapageorge 72
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
What is a motherboard?
What is Grid Computing?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
What is a USB port? What is the advantage of having one?
What is the purpose of the expansion slot? Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What is the purpose of input and output devices?
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
What is the advantage of parallel processors?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
DawnPattersonWilliams 73
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile?
What is Moore's Law?
What is a bus and what job does it perform?
What is Grid Computing?
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
What are the two types of computer monitors? Briefly describe how each displays output.
How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
ChathamReed 74
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
What is Moore's Law?
Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?
What is register? What does it do and where would you find one?
What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
Name two of the three processes that the Control Uinit and the ALU can perform.
What is a bus and what job does it perform?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
LydiaReyes 75
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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How does virtual memory work?
What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
What is a firewire card used for? What is another name for firewiare?
What is the advantage of having large clusters; what is the disadvantage?
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two.
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
DanielRice 76
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
What is a bus and what job does it perform?
What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?
What is the advantage of parallel processors?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What are the two types of computer monitors? Briefly describe how each displays output.
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two.
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
JamesScarchuk 77
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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What is Moore's Law?
How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?
What is the advantage of parallel processors?
How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
What is a bus and what job does it perform?
Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.
What is a USB port? What is the advantage of having one?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
CatherineShort 78
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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What is a bus and what job does it perform?
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
In what type of computer would you find a PCMCIA and why would we want to use one?
What is a motherboard?
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.
How does virtual memory work?
What is the purpose of the expansion slot? Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
DanielSteinau 79
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called?
Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.
How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?
DanaiaSydnor 80
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 2
November 23, 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, "Exam 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.
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How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called?
What is a bus and what job does it perform?
What is the purpose of the expansion slot? Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.
What is register? What does it do and where would you find one?
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
What is a firewire card used for? What is another name for firewiare?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- Is a flash drive non-volatile?