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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many unique addresses can a 16-bit computer handle (approximately)?

2. How much video does West record?

3. How many assembly language instructions does the Eclipse contain?

4. What does Trixie like to do?

5. What is Data General's relationship to Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rasala.

2. What is the importance of the 32-bit computer?

3. What is microcode? How does it work?

4. Describe the secondary and support industries that were created around the computer industry.

5. Describe Alsing's management style.

6. Why is Wallach the ideal candidate for the Eagle?

7. What does ROM-driven mean?

8. How does West react to the time constraints on Eagle?

9. What does Alsing do to his sons?

10. What made Alsing think that Holland was ideal for writing microcode?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the subject of natural talent, and the tendency for humans to specialize. Be sure to address:

1) The concept of division of labor.

2) How specialization has progressed and changed throughout human history.

3) Whether or not you feel division and specialization of labor is efficient or desirable.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that describes an original design plan for a new computer game. Do your best to learn and follow professional guidelines for video game design proposals.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that serves as a brief history of the evolution of computers. Be sure to mention:

1) Important milestones

2) Important contributors to computer science

3) Companies and organizations that played a key role in the development of computer technology

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