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?


 Compare and contrast the CISC chip and the RISC chip.


 Describe either USB or firewire.


 What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting.


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


 Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform.


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


 What is a software suite and what the advantage to using one?


 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?

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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