UTA INSY 2303 Exam 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025
Data - ANSWERSsymbols that represent people, events, things, and ideas.
Data Representation - ANSWERSform in which data is stored, processed, and transmitted
Know the difference between bits and bytes - ANSWERS1 byte = 8 ...
Data - ANSWERSsymbols that represent people, events, things, and ideas.
Data Representation - ANSWERSform in which data is stored, processed, and transmitted
Know the difference between bits and bytes - ANSWERS1 byte = 8 bits
Bits are binary, only 2 states (0/1, +/-, light/dark)
Ripping - ANSWERSDigital Audio Extraction
Know about bitmap and vector graphics - ANSWERSBitmap: Grid of rectangular cells (pixel)
Vector: form a wireframe that works like the framework for a
tent
Rendering: applying wireframe surface with color and
texture
Ray tracing: technique to add light and shadow
Microprocessor - ANSWERSintegrated circuit designed to process instructions
Most important, usually most expensive
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - ANSWERSWhere the computations are performed
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) - ANSWERSPart of the CPU that performs logic operations
How are peripheral devices generally attached to computers? - ANSWERS3 I think, keyboard, mouse,
screen
, Application software - ANSWERSset of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task
system software - ANSWERSHelp the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently
example: OS
ARM based processors - ANSWERSsmartphones and tablets
x86 processors - ANSWERSAn older processor that first used the number 86 in the model number and
processes 32 bits at a time.
Network - ANSWERSa group of two or more computer systems linked together
LAN (Local Area Network) - ANSWERStype of network used to describe computers that are connected in
a single physical location
PAN (Personal Area Network) - ANSWERSA network that connects two to three workstations with
twisted pair cabling most often seen in small or home offices.
WAN (Wide Area Network) - ANSWERSnetwork that connects several LANs in different locations
Different types of topologies - ANSWERS
Connection speed, internet connection - ANSWERSSpeed measured in bits, storage measured in bytes
(symmetrical, asymmetrical): refers to symmetry of up/down speed
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) - ANSWERSthe protocol used for transmitting web pages over the
Internet
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) - ANSWERSAn encrypted version of HTTP. It uses port 443.
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