CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing

Exam 1

October 5, 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 1", 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.

 


 How does cache memory speed up processing time?


 What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits.


 Describe either USB or firewire.


 Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard.


 What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers?


 Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each.


 Explain what influence word size has on processing time.


 Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device.


 How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing?



 What is an algorithm?

Extra Credit Questions

5 points each

  1. What is the name of the author of Computer Confluence?
  2. What well-known TV personality does the author resemble?

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