DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (IT)/B.Sc. (Lateral) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2017.
PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(2007 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
20 100)
1. Discuss the developments in communications
technology.
Explain in detail about the elements of computer
and communication system.
2. Describe the importance of Database Software.
What is specialized software? Explain in detail.
3. Explain in detail about ISDN lines and Cable
Modems.
Summarize about online information services.
4. Discuss the criteria for rating secondary storage
devices.
Explain in detail about file management systems.
Sub. Code
33
DE-227
2
Sp 2
5. Describe about Internet programming in detail.
Write a detailed note on five generations of
programming languages.
6. List and discuss the features of database
management system.
Explain the basic concepts of data management
systems.
7. Describe the various factors affecting data
transmission.
What do you mean by Workgroup computing?
Discuss in detail.
8. Give a detailed account on communication software.
Discuss about ethics and intellectual property
rights.