DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
First Semester
PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(2005 to 2010 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
x 20 100)
1. List down six elements of a computer and Communications system. Also explain in detail.
2. Give a note on connectivity and interactivity of technology.
What are the different types of applicationsoftware? Explain.
3. Write notes on the following in detail with creative examples
word processing
spreadsheets.
4. Discuss the concept of voice and video Communications of the current era.
Write about Electronic Data Interchange in detail.

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5. Compare and contrast analog signals with digital signals.
Narrate the feature and importance of modems with Communication software.
6. Summarize the following concepts
multimedia and storage capacity
optical disks and magnetic tapes used for storage of informations.
7. Give a brief note on various types of database
organization.
Elucidate the role and importance of Management Information System.
8. Explain the following in detail
Internet programming with HTML and XML.
Security issues of information super highway.
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