Lecture notes for the Introduction to Computers by James Tam

CPSC 203: Second Midterm

Instructions (from the actual exam)

This is a closed book exam: No electronic devices (e.g., cell phones) or computational aids (e.g., calculators, laptops, hand held computers, slide rulers, abaci) will be allowed).
When you are done hand in your multiple choice bubble sheet at the front. (You can keep the question sheet)
Pick the best answer for each question.
Mark your answers with an HB pencil or darker.
Make sure that you fill in all the labeled categories regarding your contact information on the computerized bubble sheet. (This is lecture 91).
Make sure you fill in all your answers in the computerized bubble sheets and not in this exam.

The midterm will be held during the regular lecture time/day: Thursday March 15 starting at 6 PM

Topic	Approximate percentage of the exam	Review questions
Chapter 5	~29%	System software
Chapter 6	~20	Computer hardware: its effect on running software, upgrading
Chapter 7	~20	Computer networking and security
Bits and Bytes: Part of Chapter 1 and Chapter 9	~24	Advanced hardware concepts, binary number systems
MS-Excel	~5%	Spreadsheets

Also you may be examined on the material that comes from the lecture and or lecture slides on the course web page.

The midterm will consist entirely of approximately (41) multiple choice questions