Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 20:09:54 GMT Server: Apache/1.1.1 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 2820 Last-modified: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 15:57:24 GMT CS101 Homework Assignment #3

CS101 - Introduction to Computing

Fall, 1996

Homework Assignment #3

Assigned: in lecture on Wednesday, September 18th, 1996

Due: in lecture, at the start of lecture, on Wednesday, September 25th, 1996

Assignment: From the readings in Chapter 3 of the textbook, Using Information Technology, give written answers to the following questions:

  1. You must enter commands by typing codes or words when interacting with a(n) ________ interface.
  2. A small picture that represents a task, function, or program, is called a(n) ________.
  3. ________ is a software feature whereby a single computer processes the tasks of several users at different stations in round-robin fashion.
  4. ________ refers to the particular hardware or software standard on which a computer system is based -- for example, IBM or Macintosh.
  5. ________ removes redundant elements, gaps, and unnecessary data from a computer's storage space so less space is required to store or transmit data.
  6. The process of loading an operating system into a computer's main memory from floppy disk or hard disk is referred to as ________.
  7. The user interface that uses images, called icons, to represent options is referred to as a(n) ________.
  8. The principle piece of software in any computer system is the ________.
  9. Explain why different platforms (hardware and software standards) makes personal computing complicated.
  10. What is multitasking and why is it important?
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