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The document contains information about an introductory computer science course offered by Allama Iqbal Open University. It includes: 1) Warnings about plagiarism and penalties for submitting work that is not original. 2) Details about two assignments related to course units 1-4 and 5-8, including instructions and grading criteria. 3) An outline of the 9 course units covering topics such as computer hardware, software, operating systems, data communication, and multimedia. 4) Information on self-assessment activities, reference materials, and the course coordinator.

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The document contains information about an introductory computer science course offered by Allama Iqbal Open University. It includes: 1) Warnings about plagiarism and penalties for submitting work that is not original. 2) Details about two assignments related to course units 1-4 and 5-8, including instructions and grading criteria. 3) An outline of the 9 course units covering topics such as computer hardware, software, operating systems, data communication, and multimedia. 4) Information on self-assessment activities, reference materials, and the course coordinator.

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Final: 27-3-2019

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD


(Department of Computer Science)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
Course: Basics of ICT (5403) Semester: Spring, 2019
Level: Associate Degree in Commerce Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–4)

Note: All Questions are compulsory. Each question carries equal marks.
Q. 1 Define the term computer. Also explain different applications of computer in
detail. (20)

Q. 2 What is the difference between memory and hard disk? Explain it in detail. (20)

Q. 3 Write down the advantages and disadvantages of “Information and Communication


Technology”. (20)

Q. 4 Explain the differences between “ICT” and “Telecommunication”. (20)

Q. 5 Write short notes on the following topics:


 Point and Draw Devices (10)
 Social Networking Websites (10)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5–8)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50

Note: All Questions are compulsory. Each question carries equal marks.
Q. 1 Differentiate between system software and application software. (20)

Q. 2 What is meant by operating system? Define it in detail with the help of suitable
examples. (20)
Q. 3 (a) Identify basic elements of a communication system. (10)
(b) Briefly explain the terms: Assembler, and Linker. (10)

Q. 4 Explain the basic concept of multimedia. Identify ten different examples of


multimedia and also describe four of them in detail. (20)

Q. 5 Write short notes on the following terms:


 High Level Languages (10)
 Compiler and Interpreter (10)

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD


(Department of Computer Science)
Course Code: 5403 (Associate Degree in Commerce)
Course Title: Basics of ICT
Credit Hours: 3 (3+0)
Session Offered: As per offering schedule
Recommended Book: Basics of ICT, 1431, TEXT BOOK, AIOU.
Audio/Video/Multimedia CD: Will be developed
Reference Book: Computer Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive Guide to
IC3 by Connie Morrison and Dolores Wells (August
2009) 3rd Edition.
Pre-Requisite: None
Course Coordinator: Ms. Kiran Fatima
Teaching Methodology: Distance Learning/Online

Course Introduction:
The course is aimed to provide an outline of compute, its uses, development,
Components, Input, Output Devices, Hardware, and Software. The course also covers
fundamentals and use of ICT.

Course Objectives:
After completing the course, the students should be able to:
1. Understand the role and importance of ICT in today’s society.
2. Identify various components of a computer system
3. Understand basics of data communication and networking of computer
systems.
4. Understands basics of windows operating system and its functionality.
5. Understand basic concepts of multimedia and identify and use various
multimedia components.
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6. Understand basic concepts of computer languages.
Evaluation Criteria:
i) Assignments (02) 30%
ii) Final Examination 70%

Course Outline:
Unit-1: Introduction to ICT
Introduction to ICT and definitions, ICT Application Examples, ICT as an Aid to
computer teaching and learning

Unit-2 Overview and Organization of Computers


History and Development of Computer, Generations of Computer, Types of
Computer, Classification of Computer, Applications of Computer, Buses, Ports,
Microprocessor, Main Memory, Motherboard of Computer System, Secondary
Storage Devices.

Unit-3: Input Devices


Keyboard Devices, Point and Draw Devices, Digitizer, Speech Recognition
Devices, Data Scanning Devices (Image Scanner, OCR, OMR, BCR, MICR),
Electronic Card Reader, and Vision-Input System.

Unit-4: Output Devices


Monitor (Graphic Adopter, Size, Resolution, and Types of Monitors), Printers and
Types (Dot-Matrix, Ink Jet, Drum, Chain/Band, and Laser), Plotters (Raster &
Pen), Presentation Graphics, Special Function Terminal (ATMs, POSS),
Multimedia Projector, and Voice Response Systems (Voice Reproduction System,
Speech Synthesizer).

Unit-5: Computer Software


Introduction, How Software Works, Types of Software (Application and System
Software), Software Installation, Uninstalling Software, Development of Software,
Software Distribution.

Unit-6: Operating System


Introduction and Functions of an Operating System, System Performance Measure,
Process Management, Some Popular Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows
Practice (Start, Shutdown, Creating and Operating on the Icons, Opening Closing
and Sizing the Windows, Using elementary job Commands like – Creating, Saving,
Modifying, Renaming, Finding and Deleting a File, Creating and Operating on a
folder, Changing setting like, Date, Time Color (back ground and foreground),

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Using Short Cuts, Using on-line help, Control Panel and its Usage, Concept of Task
Manager, Setting up Network Connection and IP setting).

Unit-7: Data Communication and Networking


Data, Sources and types of Signals, Basic Elements of a Communication System,
Data Transmission Modes, Data Transmission Media, Data Transmission Speed,
Switching Techniques, Routing Techniques, Network Topology, Network Types,
Communication Protocols, Network Interface Cards, Concept of OSI Model.

Unit-8: Multimedia
Introduction to Multimedia, Multimedia Components (Text, Graphics, Animation,
Audio, and Video), Multimedia Applications (Multimedia Presentation, Foreign
Language learning, Video Games, Special Effects in Movies, Multimedia Kiosk,
Animated Advertisements, Multimedia Conferencing), Media Center Computer.

Unit-9: Introduction to Computer Languages


Introduction, Types, Characteristics, and Generations of Computer Languages,
Concepts of Assembler, Compiler, Linker, and Interpreter.

Self-Assessment Activities/Practical
1. Write down the importance of ICT in daily life use.

2. Elaborate the evolution of computer system.

3. List the hardware components of a computer and their organization.

4. Figure out various types of components of data communication system and it


functionality.

5. Compare features of Windows Operating System on your computer with other


Operating System (use Internet).

Note: These are sample activities. Tutor may assign additional activities during the course
workshop. In the assignments the students are instructed to keep in view the copy
right law.

Prepared by: Department of Computer Science


Last Revised: 2011

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AIOU–AS-322(19)/PPU–27-3-2019–1600.

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