CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing

Exam 1

October 5, 2004

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KathreneBackus 1 Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing? What are expansion slots used for? Name two types of cards that could go in an expansion slot. Describe four tasks performed by an operating system. Compare and contrast the CISC chip and the RISC chip. Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform. Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. Explain what influence word size has on processing time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting.
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CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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LeDeiraBennett 2 Explain what influence word size has on processing time. What are expansion slots used for? Name two types of cards that could go in an expansion slot. Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each. Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS. Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? Describe four tasks performed by an operating system. Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Compare and contrast the CISC chip and the RISC chip.
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CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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JustinBerens 3 Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? 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.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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CoreyBrush 4 How does cache memory speed up processing time? What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits. Describe either USB or firewire. Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each. Explain what influence word size has on processing time. 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? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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ShelbyBuckman 5 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? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? 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.
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CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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JacquelineClement 6 Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform. How does cache memory speed up processing time? How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing? Describe either USB or firewire. Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS. What are the two main catagories of computer monitors and how does each display output? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each. What are expansion slots used for? Name two types of cards that could go in an expansion slot. Describe the three parts of an operating system.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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CorrynCommer 7 Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? What are the two main catagories of computer monitors and how does each display output? Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input? Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform. Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. Describe the three parts of an operating system. Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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DanielCote 8 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. Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? 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.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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JamesDehm 9 Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. Explain what influence word size has on processing time. What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits. Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. 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? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input? How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing? What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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TrishaDietrich 10 Describe either USB or firewire. Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform. 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? Describe the three parts of an operating system. Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. Describe four tasks performed by an operating system. What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology? Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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RachalDuffy 11 Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform. What are expansion slots used for? Name two types of cards that could go in an expansion slot. What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. Describe the three parts of an operating system. What are the two main catagories of computer monitors and how does each display output? Describe four tasks performed by an operating system. What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits. Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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ChadEberly 12 What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. Describe the three parts of an operating system. Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology? What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each. Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input? What are expansion slots used for? Name two types of cards that could go in an expansion slot.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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JasonFalamino 13 How does cache memory speed up processing time? What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? What are the two main catagories of computer monitors and how does each display output? How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing? Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. Describe either USB or firewire. Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS. What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits. Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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MichaelGonsalves 14 Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS. What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology? Describe the three parts of an operating system. Explain what influence word size has on processing time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform. 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? Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each. Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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EmilyMcKiernan 15 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? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? 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?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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ChrisMextorf 16 Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS. What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits. What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. How does cache memory speed up processing time? How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing? Explain what influence word size has on processing time. Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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JenniferMichels 17 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? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? Describe either USB or firewire. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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JoleneOlsommer 18 How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing? What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. Compare and contrast the CISC chip and the RISC chip. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Describe the three parts of an operating system. How does cache memory speed up processing time? 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. What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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EthanParker 19 Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each. How does cache memory speed up processing time? What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? Describe the three parts of an operating system. Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input? What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology? Describe four tasks performed by an operating system. Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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HaroldPrentiss 20 Describe either USB or firewire. Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS. Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform. Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today? Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Explain what influence word size has on processing time. How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing? What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? What are the three types of data that can be found represented with binary digits.
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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DanielSerio 21 Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input? 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. Describe three of the four kinds of tasks that as computer system can perform. Describe four tasks performed by an operating system. What are the two main catagories of computer monitors and how does each display output? What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology? Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. What do each of the following parts of the CPU do; the decode unit, the ALU, and the registers? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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ChrisSparaco 22 What is Moore's Law and how does it effect today's computer technology? Besides magnetic storage disks and optical disks, describe one other type of secondary storage device. Explain what influence word size has on processing time. Compare and contrast the CISC chip and the RISC chip. Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. Describe each of the following types of memory; ROM, RAM, and CMOS. Describe the three parts of an operating system. Compare and contrast a magnetic storage disk and an optical storage disk; give an example of each. 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?
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What is the name of the author of Computer Confluence?
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UNH - CS 107 Exam 1

CS 107 Introduction to Data Processing
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JennaVeronneau 23 Describe three different types of input devices; how does each device receive the input? Describe four items that can be found on a motherboard. How did the development of the GUI effect the popularity of home computing? Explain what influence word size has on processing time. Describe either USB or firewire. Describe the three parts of an operating system. What are expansion slots used for? Name two types of cards that could go in an expansion slot. 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? Describe the charactersitics of two types of computer systems available today?
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What is the name of the author of Computer Confluence?
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