Intro to Computer Science Exam #1
Questions with Answers Correct
Digitizing Information - ANSWERSOriginally to code with decimal numerals, now to
encode in bits
(information that is represented using bits)
Transistors - ANSWERSConnection between two wires that can be controlled by a third
wire to allow or disallow a change to flow
Integrated Circuits - ANSWERSComplex set of electronic components and their
interconnection that are etched or imprinted on a computer chip
"Personal" Computers - ANSWERSXerox (Palo Alto Research)
Internet - ANSWERSTotal of all wires, fibers, switches, routers, satellite links, and other
hardware used to transport information between named computers
-network of networks
-ARNAet sent first packet in 1969 (used for email and file transfer)
World Wide Web - ANSWERScollection of all HTML servers connected by the internet
and their information resources
-HTTP
Hardware - ANSWERSPhysical implementation of a computer, usually electronic, which
includes processor, memory, and typically its peripheral devices
-runs programs
-processor: keyboard, screen
CPU, Processor, Microprocessor - ANSWERSComponent of a computer that computes
-performs the instructions
Programs - ANSWERSAn algorithm encoded for a specific situation
Software - ANSWERSCollective term for programs
-implomations of Algorithms
-Programs: Applications/Apps
Algorithm - ANSWERSPrecise and systematic method for producing a specified result
-person who controls algorithm is no a computer
Generalization - ANSWERSstatement of a rule deduced by generalizing
-taking things that ha something in common and recognize them
Questions with Answers Correct
Digitizing Information - ANSWERSOriginally to code with decimal numerals, now to
encode in bits
(information that is represented using bits)
Transistors - ANSWERSConnection between two wires that can be controlled by a third
wire to allow or disallow a change to flow
Integrated Circuits - ANSWERSComplex set of electronic components and their
interconnection that are etched or imprinted on a computer chip
"Personal" Computers - ANSWERSXerox (Palo Alto Research)
Internet - ANSWERSTotal of all wires, fibers, switches, routers, satellite links, and other
hardware used to transport information between named computers
-network of networks
-ARNAet sent first packet in 1969 (used for email and file transfer)
World Wide Web - ANSWERScollection of all HTML servers connected by the internet
and their information resources
-HTTP
Hardware - ANSWERSPhysical implementation of a computer, usually electronic, which
includes processor, memory, and typically its peripheral devices
-runs programs
-processor: keyboard, screen
CPU, Processor, Microprocessor - ANSWERSComponent of a computer that computes
-performs the instructions
Programs - ANSWERSAn algorithm encoded for a specific situation
Software - ANSWERSCollective term for programs
-implomations of Algorithms
-Programs: Applications/Apps
Algorithm - ANSWERSPrecise and systematic method for producing a specified result
-person who controls algorithm is no a computer
Generalization - ANSWERSstatement of a rule deduced by generalizing
-taking things that ha something in common and recognize them
