MarshaAarons 64
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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.
What is a motherboard?
What is register? What does it do and where would you find one?
Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
What does an all-in-one peripheral device do and what other peripherals does it replace?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
How does virtual memory work?
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?
FatemehAmirkhani 65
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 Grid Computing?
Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two.
What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
In what type of computer would you find a PCMCIA and why would we want to use one?
What is a USB port? What is the advantage of having one?
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
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?
SarahBeach 66
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 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 register? What does it do and where would you find one?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
HelenBosley 67
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
What is Moore's Law?
What is the purpose of the expansion slot? Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.
What does an all-in-one peripheral device do and what other peripherals does it replace?
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
How does virtual memory work?
What is a motherboard?
How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc?
What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
StephanieBuonfigl 68
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 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
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
SheenaDouglas 69
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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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Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
What is Moore's Law?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
What is the advantage of parallel processors?
What is Grid Computing?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
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?
TheresaErvin 70
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 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?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
OscarEscobar 71
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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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Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two.
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
What is a bus and what job does it perform?
What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
What is a motherboard?
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
How does virtual memory work?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
NazanineEsfandiar 72
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that?
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 is Grid Computing?
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
How does virtual memory work?
What is the purpose of the expansion slot? Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.
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?
RaheemGilliam 73
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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?
What are the two types of computer monitors? Briefly describe how each displays output.
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What is Grid Computing?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two.
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?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
GregoryGorski 74
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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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Why do we use point and draw input devices? Name two.
Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.
How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
What is a firewire card used for? What is another name for firewiare?
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that?
What is register? What does it do and where would you find one?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
NicholeHartenstin 75
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
What is the purpose of pipelining and why do we use it?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called?
We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that?
What is the advantage of parallel processors?
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?
RichardJette 76
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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?
What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile?
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
How does virtual memory work?
What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
What does an all-in-one peripheral device do and what other peripherals does it replace?
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
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?
KeithLallen 77
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 the advantage of having large clusters; what is the disadvantage?
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
Name two of the three processes that the ALU can preform?
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
How does virtual memory work?
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
JamieLytle 78
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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?
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
What is the purpose of the expansion slot? Name two cards that could go into an expansion slot.
What are the two types of computer monitors? Briefly describe how each displays output.
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
What is a firewire card used for? What is another name for firewiare?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
TiannMack 79
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 firewire card used for? What is another name for firewiare?
We say that memory is volatile - what do we mean by that?
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
What is a USB port? What is the advantage of having one?
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What is Grid Computing?
How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
How does virtual memory work?
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?
GreciaMarmolejos 80
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 parallel processors?
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
What is a VFAT and what is its purpose?
What is Moore's Law?
What does DPI stand for. What type of output devices is describe by DPI?
Name two of the three processes that the ALU can preform?
What is a bus and what job does it perform?
How is data represented within a computer, what is this system called?
What does an all-in-one peripheral device do and what other peripherals does it replace?
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
LeannePiccirillo 81
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 two of the three processes that the ALU can preform?
What is another name for PROM? Is PROM volatile?
What is a motherboard?
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
What is Moore's Law?
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
Name and describe two aspects of a computer monitor's resolution.
How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc?
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
JohnnyTiradoJohnn 82
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 different types of memory beside RAM.
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
What is the advantage of parallel processors?
Name two of the three processes that the ALU can preform?
What is a CISC chip and how does it differ from a RISC chip?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
What is register? What does it do and where would you find one?
How is data stored on a CD-ROM?
What is Grid Computing?
What does an all-in-one peripheral device do and what other peripherals does it replace?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
LawrenaTitus 83
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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 are the two types of computer monitors? Briefly describe how each displays output.
What is the difference between fixed magnetic storage and interchangeable magnetic storage? Give one example of each.
Name and describe two different types of memory beside RAM.
Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.
Name two encoding systems; what is the purpose of an encoding system?
Define the following: track, sector, and cluster.
What does an all-in-one peripheral device do and what other peripherals does it replace?
What is Word Size and how does Word Size affect processor speed?
What is the Instruction Cycle? - Name the four steps of the Instruction Cycle.
In what type of computer would you find a PCMCIA and why would we want to use one?
Extra Credit Questions
5 points each
- DVD stands for?
- is a flash drive non-volatile?
MarissaVailette 84
GCC - Introduction to Computers - Fall 2004
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CSC 101 Introduction to Computers
Fall 2004
Exam 1
October 20, 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?
Name and describe two parts of a CPU.
What is a bus and what job does it perform?
Name and briefly describe three input devices.
Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.
What is a firewire card used for? What is another name for firewiare?
What are the three types of information that can be stored in a byte?
Name two of the three processes that the ALU can preform?
How is data represented within RAM? How is data represented on an optical disc?
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?