M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017.
First Semester
Economics
Paper V COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND OFFICE AUTOMATION
2 10315-AA
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 70
SECTION — A
Answer any FIVE questions. 6 30 Marks)
Each question carries 6 marks.
1. Briefly explain different machine languages.
2. Distinguish between Computer hardware and Software.
3. Explain the applications of software.
4. Write the differences between Undo and Redo commands.
5. Explain about browsers.
6. Write a short note on 'Mail Merge'.
7. Explain the features of Spread Sheet.
8. What is an E-mail? How it is useful in Business?
SECTION — B
Answer ALL questions. 10 40 Marks)
Each question carries 10 marks.
9. State different types of computers and analyse the history of their
development.
Or
Explain briefly the I/O devices, storage devices and peripheral devices.

10. Briefly explain different types of operating systems.
Or
Explain the tools in the tool bar in MS Word.
11. Explain important features of SPSS for analyzing economic data.
Or
How to do different Arithmetic calculations in MS Excel.
12. Explain briefly searching and accessing data from websites.
Or
Outline the features of Web page, Home page and Websites.