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.

 


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


 Describe four tasks performed by an operating system.


 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?


 Explain what influence word size has on processing time.


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


 What is deskilling and what is upskilling?  Give an example of each.

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


 Describe the three parts of an operating system.



 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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