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.

 


 Explain what a compiler does and who would use one?


 Describe four tasks performed by an operating system.


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


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


 Compare and contrast the CISC chip and the RISC chip.


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


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


 What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting.


 How does cache memory speed up processing time?



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

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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