Exam Details
| Subject | Computer Basics and PC Software | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Bachelor of Computer Applications | |
| Department | School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
No. of Printed Pages: 4
IBCS-oUI BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Revised) Term-End Examination
1.5805 December, 2016
BCS-011 COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE
Time hours Maximum Marks: 100 (Weightage
Note: Question number 1 is compulsory· and carries 40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the rest.
Convert the following hexadecimal numbers to equivalent decimal numbers and binary numbers:
(79)16
16
What will be the storage capacity of a 2·5 inch diameter disk pack having 4 plates, 150 sectors per track, 2048 tracks per surface with each sector capable of storing 1024 bytes 4
Discuss the uses of various components of a computer as defined in Von Neumann architecture. 5
Explain Compilers, Debuggers, Linkers and Text Editors in the context of programming software. 6
What is an algorithm? What is the relation between a flow chart and an algorithm Draw a flow chart to find the sum and average of marks of a student in 5 different subjects. Marks are given out of 100. 8
Which of the following is a valid Internet Protocol Address? Justify.
192.168.5.512
172.-2.1.0
56.26.257 3
What are the advantages of using Local Area Networks? List the characteristics of LANs. How are Wide Area Networks different from Local Area Networks? 7
What is a web browser? Why is it needed? Name at least three popular web browsers. 3
2. What is memory hierarchy? Explain with the help of a diagram. Why is memory hierarchy created in a computer system? 7
What is perverse software List various types of perverse software. Give four ways to counter perverse software. 8
Explain any five features of a spreadsheet software. 5
3. An organization designs and develops programs as projects. The progress of projects needs to be monitored in terms of content and finance. Recommend some application software for the organization. Also explain the features of this software related to various phases of the software development. 10
What is woo List the characteristics of wiki. Can wiki be used for collaboration . Explain. 5
What is MOODLE Discuss the merits and demerits of E-Learning. 5
What are different types of optical disks Explain their features and give their advantages. . 8
Explain at least four important features of the following software applications 12 .
E-mail
Database
Word Processing
5. Explain any five of the following with help of an example/diagram, if required:
The activities/actions performed by a search engine
Use of subroutines and functions
TCP/IP model
Security threats on Internet
Batch systems and Time sharing operating systems
Diagnostic tools in a computer
Mainframe computers and Supercomputers
IBCS-oUI BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Revised) Term-End Examination
1.5805 December, 2016
BCS-011 COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE
Time hours Maximum Marks: 100 (Weightage
Note: Question number 1 is compulsory· and carries 40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the rest.
Convert the following hexadecimal numbers to equivalent decimal numbers and binary numbers:
(79)16
16
What will be the storage capacity of a 2·5 inch diameter disk pack having 4 plates, 150 sectors per track, 2048 tracks per surface with each sector capable of storing 1024 bytes 4
Discuss the uses of various components of a computer as defined in Von Neumann architecture. 5
Explain Compilers, Debuggers, Linkers and Text Editors in the context of programming software. 6
What is an algorithm? What is the relation between a flow chart and an algorithm Draw a flow chart to find the sum and average of marks of a student in 5 different subjects. Marks are given out of 100. 8
Which of the following is a valid Internet Protocol Address? Justify.
192.168.5.512
172.-2.1.0
56.26.257 3
What are the advantages of using Local Area Networks? List the characteristics of LANs. How are Wide Area Networks different from Local Area Networks? 7
What is a web browser? Why is it needed? Name at least three popular web browsers. 3
2. What is memory hierarchy? Explain with the help of a diagram. Why is memory hierarchy created in a computer system? 7
What is perverse software List various types of perverse software. Give four ways to counter perverse software. 8
Explain any five features of a spreadsheet software. 5
3. An organization designs and develops programs as projects. The progress of projects needs to be monitored in terms of content and finance. Recommend some application software for the organization. Also explain the features of this software related to various phases of the software development. 10
What is woo List the characteristics of wiki. Can wiki be used for collaboration . Explain. 5
What is MOODLE Discuss the merits and demerits of E-Learning. 5
What are different types of optical disks Explain their features and give their advantages. . 8
Explain at least four important features of the following software applications 12 .
Database
Word Processing
5. Explain any five of the following with help of an example/diagram, if required:
The activities/actions performed by a search engine
Use of subroutines and functions
TCP/IP model
Security threats on Internet
Batch systems and Time sharing operating systems
Diagnostic tools in a computer
Mainframe computers and Supercomputers
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Departments
- Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
- Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
- National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
- School of Agriculture (SOA)
- School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
- School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
- School of Education (SOE)
- School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
- School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
- School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
- School of Gender Development Studies(SOGDS)
- School of Health Science (SOHS)
- School of Humanities (SOH)
- School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITDS)
- School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
- School of Law (SOL)
- School of Management Studies (SOMS)
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- School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
- School of Sciences (SOS)
- School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
- School of Social Work (SOSW)
- School of Tourism & Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSM)
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- School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
- School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
- Staff Training & Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)
Subjects
- ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF ALGORITHM
- Basics Mathematics
- BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
- C' Programming and Data Structure
- C++ and Object Oriented Programming
- Computer Basics and PC Software
- Computer Fundamentals and PC Software
- Computer Networks
- COMPUTER ORIENTED NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES
- E-COMMERCE
- Foundation Course in English for Computing
- Foundation Course in Mathematics in Computing
- FUNDAMENTAL OF COMPUTER NETWORKS
- Intranet Administration
- Introduction to Computer Organisation
- Introduction to Internet Programming
- INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- Introduction to System Software
- Multimedia
- NETWORK PROGRAMMING AND ADMINISTRATION
- PC Software Skills
- Programming In C++
- STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
- TCP/IP PROGRAMMING
- Theory of Computer Science
- WEB PROGRAMMING