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This document provides information about the format of the CS 1308 exam, including the point distribution for each question type. It also offers study tips and suggestions for preparing for the exam.
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Exam Format • 130 Total Points • 10 Points Short Answer • 15 Points Fill in the Blank • 25 Points T/F • 60 Points Multiple Choice • 20 Points Matching • The above are approximations
Example Short Answer • What are the three parts of the execution cycle?
Example Short Answer • If you have a network connection that can transmit at 200 Mbps, about how long would it take to download a file that is 2 GB?
Example T/F problem T F A Wii controller would be considered an input device.
Example Multiple Choice How many bits are in a byte? A) 4 B) 8 C) 10 D) 16 E) 256
What is a Computer? • 40 Points • All information is digital • The more bits you have, the more different things you can represent • Know the difference between a “bit” and a “byte” • 2bits is a formula for determining the number of things you can represent • Von Neumann Architecture • Data and instructions stored in memory • Should be able to draw it (with labels) • Memory • RAM • Input/Output • Secondary storage • What are input and output devices. Be able to give examples. • Central Processing Processor • Fetch-decode-execute cycle • Instruction sets, machine language (what are they?) • Only the sections of chapters covered in class
Chapter 15 - Networks • 70 Points • Analog vs. Digital • What is a modem? • Bandwidth • Given a speed, calculate transmit time • Basic Terminology • Ethernet • LAN, WAN, packet, router, client-server • The internet • TCP • IP • Protocols • HTTP, FTP
Chapter 15 (cont.) • Internet Applications • What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN? • Broadcast vs. packet forwarding • What is the difference between the WWW and the internet? • World Wide Web • Terminology • HTML • HTTP • Browser
Chapter 15 (cont.) • E-mail • SMTP • POP3 • FTP • Encryption • Know how public key encryption works for sending secure messages • Know the Alice and Bob example of how to use Public Key Encryption
Homework Assignments • 20 points • Do each assignment and understand what you did. • Remember something about the assignment details. For example, “I had to figure out the mileage by car and by foot to my elementary school.” • Remember what tools you used for what task. • You will not have to know the details of what key or menu item to use for a specific task.
How to Study • Look at homework assignments. • Use study groups. • Read the book. • Memorize, but understand. • Don’t stay up late!! Get some sleep and eat a good breakfast.
What to bring • Pencils and erasers • We will provide scratch paper • No cell phones or computers • 9am section bring study materials for whole hour