B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
First Semester
Information Technology
PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define Cyberspace.
2. What is the difference between software and hardware?
3. Give the purpose of using plug-ins.
4. What is Webcasting?
5. Mention the purpose of a Spreadsheet.
6. What is an Internet service Provider?
7. What is EDI?
8. State the uses of compression techniques.
9. List the storage devices available for storing the files.
10. What is Internet Programming?
Sub. Code
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AFS-0392
2
WS3
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Explain the Three directions of computer
development.
Or
Elucidate the Three directions of computer
communications.
12. What do you mean by application software? Explain
the types.
Or
Elucidate the features of Presentation Graphics
Software.
13. Describe the services the Internet provider offers.
Or
Clarify the concepts of Modems and Data
communication software.
14. Write brief a note on Compression and
Decompression techniques.
Or
Describe the Data Management System in detail.
15. What are the steps involved in programming?
Explain them.
Or
Discuss the different generations of Programming
Languages.
AFS-0392
3
WS3
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Discuss about the Developments in Computer and
Communication Technology.
17. Describe in detail about Presentation Graphics Software.
18. Give a brief note on Shared Resources.
19. Illustrate the Hierarchy and concept of the key field.
20. Explain the six Phases of System Analysis and Design.
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