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 four items that can be found on a motherboard.


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


 Describe four tasks performed by an operating system.


 Describe the three parts of an operating system.


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


 Compare and contrast the CISC chip and the RISC chip.


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


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


 Describe either USB or firewire.



 What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting.

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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