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.

 


 Describe either USB or firewire.


 What are expansion slots used for?  Name two types of cards that could go in an expansion slot.


 Explain what influence word size has on processing time.


 Compare and contrast primary storage and secondary storage.


 What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology?


 Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input?


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


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


 What are the two main catagories of computer monitors and how does each display output?



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

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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