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P.T.O.
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name :………………….
First Semester B.Voc. Degree Examination, November 2016
First Degree Programme under CSS
Skill Course (for Software Development)
AUSD171: Introduction to IT
for 2015 Admissions Only
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions in one or two sentences.
1. State any two commonly used web browsers.
2. What do you mean by a bookmark feature in browser
3. What is a router
4. What is GPRS
5. What is ICT
6. What are search engines
7. What do you mean by a Hyperlink
8. What is Character Map in Windows
9. What is GUI
10. Expand URL.
(10 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Answer any EIGHT questions, not exceeding a paragraph of 50 words.
11. What is internet
12. What do you mean by a Trojan in computer system
13. State the qualities of a good password to protect your computer files.
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14. Differentiate between CC and BCC in emails.
15. State and discuss the concept of an Operating System.
16. What are the freedoms offered by 'free software'.
17. Discuss the concept of time sharing operating systems.
18. Define the concept of Von Neumann model.
19. State two valid parameters of naming a file and folder in Windows XP
20. What are Computer viruses
21. Explain Real time operating systems.
22. What is a procedure oriented language
2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Answer any SIX questions, in a page of 100 words.
23. Discuss the dimensions of website management.
24. Write a note on LaTex.
25. Enumerate the features of Windows XP as an operating system.
26. Write about i). Word processors ii). editors
27. Write a note on methods available for protecting your computer.
28. Discuss the features of LAN and Intranet.
29. Explain the different Internet Connections.
30. What are the advantages and disadvantages of I and II generation computers
31. Explain any two auxiliary storage devices.
4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Answer any TWO questions, not exceeding four pages.
32. Explain different classes of Computers.
33. Discuss the internet working concepts in detail.
34. Enumerate and briefly describe the different hardware used in a computer system.
35. Explain different types of operating systems with example.
15 30 Marks)