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BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN LmRARY AND
INFORMATION SCIENCE

Term-End Examination
June, 2016

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BLS-7 INFORMAnON TECHNOLOGY: BASICS Time /wurs Maximum Marks 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write the relevant question number before writing the answer.

1.1 Briefly describe the categories of computers with reference to their functional features.

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1.2 Discuss different types of physical media used in data transmission.

2.1 Describe different types of application software packages suitable for libraries and their features.

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2.2 Discuss the functional features of an acquisition system in an automated environment.

3.1 Define SDI service. Discuss its operational components with the help of a diagram.

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3.2 What are the components of an Information Retrieval System according to Lancaster Describe computer-based IR Systems.

4.1 What do you understand by network architecture? Explain the concept of network topology and the types of transmission media used in computer networks.

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4.2 Identify the internet based information resources and services. Explain how you would evaluate such sources and services.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each)

Desk Top Publishing

Switching techniques in communication

SANJAY

MARC

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