DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(2003 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the six elements of Computer and
Communication systems.
Explain the various developments in computer
technology.
2. Explain the Ethics in information technology.
Explain the basic operations of computing.
3. Explain the different kinds of software.
Explain the five types of applications software.
4. Explain the word processing software and its uses.
Explain the desktop accessories and personal
information managers.
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5. Explain the practical uses of communication and
connectivity.
What is video conferencing? Explain in detail.
6. What is meant by online information services?
Explain in detail.
Explain about electronic data interchange.
7. Write a short note on storage fundamentals.
What is compression and decompression? Explain in
detail.
8. Explain the file management systems in detail.
Write a note on the features of DBMS.
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