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Lecture Exam 1 Study Guide Albert Kalim

Chapter 1: Computer Basics 1. Explain why it’s essential to learn about computers today. 2. Discuss several ways computers are integrated into our business and personal lives. 3. Define a computer and describe its four primary operations. 4. Identify the major parts of a personal computer, including input, processing, output, storage, and communications hardware. 5. Describe the purpose of a network and what the Internet is. 6. List the five basic types of computers, giving at least one example of each type of computer and stating what that computer might be used for.

Chapter 2: Data Representation 1. Understand how data and programs are represented to a computer and be able to identify a few of the coding systems used to accomplish this. 2. Explain the functions of the hardware components commonly found inside the system unit, such as the CPU, memory, buses, and expansion cards. 3. Describe how new peripheral devices or other hardware can be added to a PC. 4. Understand how the computer system’s CPU and memory components process program instructions and data. 5. Name and evaluate several strategies that can be used today for speeding up the operations of computers.

Chapter 3: Computer Storage and Memory 1. Explain the difference between storage systems and memory. 2. Name several general properties of storage systems. 3. Identify the two primary types of magnetic disk systems and describe how they work. 4. Discuss the various types of optical disc systems available and how they differ from each other and from magnetic systems. 5. List at least three other types of storage systems. 6.Summarize the storage alternatives for a PC, including which storage systems should be included on a typical PC and for what applications other systems would be appropriate.

Chapter 4: Operating System 1. Understand the difference between system software and application software. 2. Explain the different functions of an operating system and discuss some ways that operating systems can differ from one another. 3. List several ways in which operating systems can enhance processing efficiency. 4. Name today’s most widely used operating systems for desktop PCs and servers. 5. State several devices other than desktop PCs and servers that require an operating system and list one possible operating system for each type of device. 6. Describe the role of utility programs and outline several duties that these programs can perform.

Chapter 5: Software Packaging 1. Explain what software is and two types of software. 2. Discuss the steps of software development process. 3. Define what a good software is and what a programmer is.