BCIS 2610 SPRING 2008 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE Exam Time: During the class period 2:00 4:50 PM, Feb 13, 2008 (the exam duration is 45 Min) Exam Location: BUSI 116. REMINDER OF EXAM POLICIES 1. You must present your Student ID card, when turning in the exam. 2. Closed books, closed notes 3. No electronic devices. Cell phones should be switched off. EXAM ADMINISTRATION You will receive a numbered copy of exam questions (the Exam) and TWO scantrons. You need to put your name on both scantrons and on the Exam. Put BCIS 2610.002 as Subject on both scantrons. Mark Test No as 1A on the first scantron, and 1B on the second scantron. Use the first scantron for Part A (computer and technology concepts) and the second scantron for Part B (Power Point). Turn in both scantrons and the Exam. MATERIAL TO BE COVERED ON THE EXAM COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY, CHAPTER 1 How are computers used today. Computer operations (input, processing, output and storage). Generations of computers (what are the distinguishing characteristics). Hardware (input, output, etc.) and examples for each type. Operating systems vs. application software. Which OS used with what types of computers. Types of application software (utilities, spreadsheets, Web browsers, word processors, databases, etc.). Programming, markup and <a href="/keyword/scripting-languages/" ><a href="/keyword/scripting-language/" >scripting language</a> s</a> and examples for each of them. Computer networks and the Internet (including types of computer networks). Types of computers (PCs, Portable PCs and their subtypes, midrange servers, mainframe computers and supercomputers), distinguishing characteristics for each type, what SW they use, for which purposes are used. COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY, CHAPTER 4 COMPUTERS AND SECURITY: Types of computer security threats (unauthorized use, unauthorized access and hacking). Types of computer sabotage (viruses, <a href="/keyword/trojan-horse/" >trojan horse</a> s, warms and denial of service attacks). Security measures against unauthorized access and sabotage (identification vs. authentication systems, possessed knowledge vs. possessed object access systems, firewalls and antivirus software). Communication interception and way of preventing it (VPN, Encryption, private vs. public keys). Hardware theft and damage due to natural causes, and prevention measures. Other computer related crimes (piracy, <a href="/keyword/identity-theft/" >identity theft</a> , cyberstalking, Internet scams, phishing). Computer security related legislation (at least the laws mentioned in lecture slides). POWER POINT Power Point, what is it, what you can create with it. Elements of the PowerPoint window (toolbars, panes, tabs, view buttons). How to open a presentation and to switch views. Viewing a presentation in a slide show. Planning a presentation. Using auto-content wizard, terminology, available templates. Modifying a presentation, modifying, adding and deleting slides, terminology, 6x6 rule. Checking spelling and style, key functionality, available options, etc.; Speaker notes, previewing and printing presentation. Using design template. Working with graphics (resizing, re-coloring, setting color to transparent). Modifying design template using masters. Working with text and tables (inserting tabs, etc.). Working with footer and slide numbers. Working with diagrams. Adding and modifying shapes. Adding a summary slide. Read the book chapters, review the lecture notes and the PP assignment! Good luck on the Exam!!! 2