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of Printed Pages : 4 BCS-011

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS (Revised)
Term-End Examination
V)
if) June, 2013
0
BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC
SOFTWARE
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 75%

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

Attempt any three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Convert the following decimal numbers to 5

equivalent binary and hexadecimal
numbers :
(i) 225
(ii) 62.5
(b) Express the capacity of a magnetic disk of 4
diameter 2.5 inch. The disk has 4 plates.
Each plate surface has 5000 tracks. Each
track has 16 sectors with each sector having
a capacity of 1 MB.
(c) What is the purpose of Central Processing 5
Unit in a Computer ? What are the
components of a CPU ? What effect did
Integrated circuit technology had on the
CPU ? Explain your answer.

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 (d) Name and explain the purpose of any four 6
types of software used in programming.

(e) Draw a flow chart for a program that 6

calculate the factorial of a number. Please
note that factorial is defined as
n! = n x (n —1) x (n — 2) x x 3 x 2 x 1.

(f) What is the use of TCP/IP Protocol ? 8

Describe the TCP/IP (layers) model with the
help of a diagram. Explain the function of
Transport layer and Internet layer of the
model.

(g) Define the terms confidentiality, Integrity 3

and Availability in the context of Internet
security.

(h) What is a blog ? What are its advantages ? 3

What precautions should you follow while
blogging ?

2. (a) Explain the role and features of : 8

(i) Processor internal memories

(ii) Cache memory

(iii) Primary memory

(iv) Secondary memory

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 (b) Define the following terms in the context of 7
a programming languages with the help of
an example :
(i) Variable
(ii) Constants
(iii) Data types
(iv) Array
(v) Expression
(c) What is a URL ? What is the need of DNS 5
in Internet ? Explain with the help of an
example.

3. (a) A University designs and develops 10

programmes as projects. It needs to monitor
the progress of the projects. The programme
development process requires financial
monitoring as well as content development.
Suggest three important application
software for the university. Explain the
features of these software that may be used
by the university.
(b) What is collaboration in the context of 5
World Wide Web (WWW) ? What are the
characteristics of VVIKI ? Can you use Wiki
for collaboration ? Justify your answer.
(c) Explain application of computer systems in 5
the area of banking and education.

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4. (a) What is the meaning of term "topology" in 9
the context of Computer Networks ?
Explain any two LAN topologies giving
their advantages and disadvantages.
(b) Differentiate between the following : 6
(i) Desktop Computer versus Mainframe
Computer
(ii) Impact printers versus non - impact
printers
(iii) Open source software versus
proprietary software
(c) What is motherboard ? Briefly explain 5
different parts of a motherboard.

5. Explain any five of the following phrases/terms 20

with the help of example/diagram, if needed.
(a) Computer Virus
(b) Network Interface Card
(c) Wide Area Network (WAN)
(d) Guided Transmission Channels
(e) Any two source data entry devices
(f) File Management in Operating System.

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00 BACHELOR IN COMPUTER
•14 APPLICATIONS (BCA Revised)
0
O Term-End Examination
December, 2011
BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND P C
SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Weightage : 75%

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

Attempt any three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Convert the following decimal numbers to 5

binary and hexadecimal numbers.
(i) 75
(ii) 0.125
(b) What will be the storage capacity of a 4
2.5 inch diameter disk pack having 4 plates,
200 sectors per track, 1024 tracks per surface
with each sector capable of storing
1024 Bytes ?
(c) What is Von Neumann Architecture ?
Explain with the help of a diagram.
(d) List any four different types of software that
are required for programming. Explain the
purpose of each one of these.

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 (e) What is the need to draw a flow chart ?
Draw a flow chart for finding sum of first
10 odd numbers. That is, it should add
1+3+5+7+9+11+13+15+17+19.
(f) Which of the following is valid IP address/ 3
addresses ? You must give reason in support
of your answer :
(i) 192.168.5.512
(ii) 1.1.1.0
(iii) 172.. -1.1.1
(iv) 77.77.100
(g) What are the advantages of using Local 7
Area Networks ? List the characteristics of
LANs. How are WAN different than
LAN ?
(h) What is a Wiki ? How is.it useful to us ? 3

2. (a) What is memory hierarchy ? Explain with 7

the help of a diagram. Why is memory
hierarchy created in a computer system ?
(b) Explain any three main activities that you 6
can perform using a spreadsheet software.
(c) What is a Web browser ? Write the sequence 7
of activities that take place when you request
for a webpage, till it is displayed in your
browser window.

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3. (a) Given the three storage devices (i) Hard disk 9
(ii) Pen drive (iii) Magnetic tape, what will
be their primary uses ? Give advantage and
disadvantage of each of these secondary
memories.

(b) What is an operating system ? Explain the 11

five main services provided by the operating.
system.

4. (a) Explain the purpose of each of the following 10

network devices :
(i) Network interface card
(ii) Modem
(iii) Repeater
(iv) Bridge

(v) Hul?
(b) What is the need of a port in a computer ?
List any four ports that may be used in a
computer also give the name of one device
that may use that port.
(c) What is meant by project management
software ? Explain any four activities that
you can perform using project management
software.

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5. Explain any five of the following terms with the 20
help of an example/diagrani, if needed :
(a) Security threats on Internet.
(b) The activities performed by search engines..

(c) Tools for collaboration on Internet.

(d) Diagnostic tools in a computer.

(e) Use of subroutines and functions.

(f) Purpose of "my computer' and "Recycle
Bin".

(g) Main frame computers and Super

computers.

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER
1—•
APPLICATIONS (Revised)
O Term-End Examination
■
7r
O December, 2012

BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC

SOFTWARE
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 75%

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

Attempt any three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Convert the following hexadecimal 5

numbers to binary and decimal numbers.
(i) (AB) Hex'
(ii) (22F) Hex'
(b) How do you calculate access time on a 5
magnetic disk ? Explain with the help of a
suitable example.
(c) What are the basic components of a 5
computer as defined in Von Neumann
architecture ? What is the use of each of this
component ?
(d) Explain the role of a translator program. 5
How is a compiler different than an
assembler ?

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 (e) What is an algorithm ? What is the relation 8
between a flow chart and an algorithm ?
Draw a flowchart to find the sum and
average of marks of a student given in 5
different subjects. Marks are given out of
100.

(f) What is a modem ? How can it be used for 4

data transmission ? How a modem is
different from hub ?

(g) What is a DNS ? How is it used for 5

identifying web addresses ? Explain with the
help of an example.

(h) What is a web browser ? Why is it needed ? 3

Name at least three popular web browsers.

2. (a) Name and explain the purpose of any four 6

utility programs used on a personal
computer.

(b) What are the characteristics and advantages 8

of a Local Area Network ? Explain any one '
LAN topology with the help of a diagram.

(c) Define the term "Open Source Software". 6

Explain any two important features of the
model used for open source software
development.

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3. (a) Explain the terms 6
(i) Simple batch systems and
(ii) time sharing systems in the context of
operating systems. How are batch
systems different than the
multiprogramming system.
(b) Explain the different types of main 6
memories that are part of a computer
system. Why do you need secondary
memories in a computer even if sufficient
primary memory may be available ?
(c) Name the features of any eight devices used 8
for input/output.

4. (a) What are different types of optical disks ? 8

Explain their features and give their
advantages.
(b) Explain at least four important features of 12
the following application software.
(i) Word Processing
(ii) Spreadsheet
(iii) Database

5. Explain any five of the following terms/phrases 20

with the help of an example/diagram, if
needed :
(a) Collaboration in the context of internet.
(b) Blog in the context of internet.

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 (c) TCP/IP
(d) Router and Switches
(e) User interfaces of operating systems
(f) Trojan horse and spyware

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

(BCA) (Revised)
Term-End Examination
June, 2017

BCS 011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

-

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
rest.

1. (a) Convert the following decimal numbers to

binary number and hexadecimal number :
(i) 57
(ii) 0.215
(b) How is the access time on a disk defined ?
Explain the components of access time
with the help of an example. 5
(c) Explain the components of a memory
system and the role of cache memory in the
,

memory hierarchy.
(d) List any four application softwares.
Explain the purpose of each. 6
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 (e) Draw a flow chart for a program that
calculates the area of a circle. 6
(f) What is a Blog ? What are the merits and
demerits of blogging ? 4
(g) List three categories of a search engine
with the help of an example. What is
indexing in the context of a search engine ? 5
(h) Explain the advantages and disadvantages
of e-learning. 4

2. (a) What is an Operating System ? List and

explain any four services/functions of an
operating system. 6
(b) What are the characteristics and
advantages of a Local Area Network ?
Explain any one LAN topology with the
help of a diagram. 8
(c) Define the term 'Open Source Software'.
Explain any two important features of the
model used for open source software
development.

3. (a) Discuss the following in brief : 8

(i) Assembler
(ii) Editor
(iii) Interpreter
(iv) Compiler
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 (b) What is port ? Explain the characteristics
of Parallel, Serial, USB and Small
Computer System Interface ports.
(c) What are the security threats related to
Internet ? How can they be prevented ? 4

4. (a) What is data transmission channel ?

Compare and contrast Guided and
Unguided channels.
(b) Compare and contrast the following :
(i) SRAM versus DRAM
(ii) SIMM versus DIMM
(iii) ROM versus PROM
(iv) CD-ROM versus USB Drive
(c) What is a URL ? Explain with the help of a
an example, the need of DNS in Internet. 4

5. Explain any five of the following with the help of

an example/diagram, if required : 5x4=20
(a) Network Interface Card
(b) Word Processing
(c) Collaboration in the context of Internet
(d) Router and Switches
(e) Activities in Software Project Management
(f) Two Data Entry Devices
(g) Cookies in the context of Browser Software

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
(BCA) (Revised)
Term-End Examination
December, 2015

BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
rest.

1. (a) Draw a flow chart to input a natural

number, such as 997, and determine
whether or not it is a multiple of 3. 6

(b) In a local area network of star topology,

one component failed, bringing down the '
whole network. Predict which component
has failed. Justify your answer. 5
(c) Describe two similarities and two
differences between a router and a
gateway. 4
(d) What is a Wild ? How does it promote
content creation by the community ? 5

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 (e) Explain the Von Neumann's architecture
with the help of a diagram. 5
(f) Describe if statement. Write an if
statement to multiply even numbers by 3
and odd numbers by 4. 5

(g) What is a trackball ? How does it work and

where is it used ? 5

(h) What is an operating system ? What are its

functions and uses ? Name any one
proprietary and one open source operating
system. 5

2. (a) Describe the layers of TCP/IP reference

model. 8
(b) What is a defragmentation utility and
what does it do ? What are the benefits of
defragmentation ? 6
(c) What are the threats to security from the
Internet ? What are the mechanisms
available to safeguard oneself from them ? 6

3. (a) What is the use of a compiler in a computer

system ? How is it different from an
interpreter ?
(b) What are the components of the process for
developing e-learning content on any
subject ? Describe briefly the activities
carried out in each, with the help of a
diagram / example.

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 (c) Why is a memory hierarchy used in a
computer system ? Explain the memory
hierarchy diagrammatically, giving the
changing characteristics of the memory as
we traverse the hierarchy. 6

4. (a) What is meant by mailmerge ? Describe the

concept by giving the steps involved in
sending a letter to the students of a class
giving their grades in different subjects.
(b) Describe the features, mechanisms,
advantages and limitations of each of the
following data transmission media : 12
(i) Twisted Pair Cable
(ii) Microwaves
(iii) Infrared

5. Explain any five of the following with the help of

diagrams and examples as appropriate : 5x4=20

(a) Unicode
(b) Arrays

(c) Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex

Communication

(d) Firewall

(e) Laser Printer

(f) Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
(BCA) (Revised)
Term-End Examination
1 5 ° 05 December, 2016

BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
rest.

1. (a) Convert the following, hexadecimal

numbers to equivalent decimal numbers
and binary numbers : 4
(i) (79) 16
(AC) 16

(b) 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

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 (c) Discuss the uses of various components of a
computer as defined in Von Neumann
architecture.

(d) Explain Compilers, Debuggers, Linkers

and Text Editors in the context of
programming software.

(e) 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

(f) Which of the following is a valid Internet

Protocol Address ? Justify. 3
(i) 192.168.5.512
(ii) 172.-2.1.0
(iii) 56.26.257

(g) 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

(h) What is a web browser ? Why is it needed ?

Name at least three popular web browsers. 3

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2. (a) What is memory hierarchy ? Explain with
the help of a diagram. Why is memory
hierarchy created in a computer system ? 7
(b) What is perverse software ? List various
types of perverse software. Give four ways
to counter perverse software. 8
(c) Explain any five features of a spreadsheet
software. 5

3. (a) 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
(b) What is wiki ? List the characteristics of
wild. Can wild be used for collaboration ?
Explain. 5
(c) What is MOODLE ? Discuss the merits and
demerits of E-Learning. 5

4. (a) What are different types of optical disks ?

Explain their features and give their
advantages. . 8
(b) Explain at least four important features of
the following software applications : 12
(i) E-mail
(ii) Database
(iii) Word Processing

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5. Explain any five of the following with help of an
example/diagram, if required : 20
(a) The activities/actions performed by a
search engine
(b) Use of subroutines and functions
(c) TCP/IP model
(d) Security threats on Internet
(e) Batch systems and Time sharing operating
systems
(f) Diagnostic tools in a computer
(g) Mainframe computers and Supercomputers

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

(BCA) (Revised)
Term-End Examination
1=1C1 -7 1C:s June, 2016

BCS 011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

-

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
rest.

1. (a) What are the features available in fifth

generation computers ? 5
(b) What is a subroutine ? How is it different
from a function ? 6

(c) Draw a flow chart to input two numbers

and print their arithmetic mean. 6

(d) Describe the different kinds of computer

monitors.
(e) What is a DNS ? How can an address like
www.xyz.ac.in be interpreted and accessed
using web ? 6
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 (f) Convert the following decimal numbers to
hexadecimal numbers as well as binary
numbers 6
(i) (3203) 10
(ii) (4312)10

(g) A company has an office at Delhi and

another at Mumbai. It has a good link that
delivers 2 Mbps between them. It is
required to transfer 8.5 GB of data
urgently from Delhi to a computer at
Mumbai. A courier can reach the airport
and board a flight in 2 hours. The flight
time to Mumbai is another 2 hours and he
can reach the Mumbai office from the
airport in another 2 hours. Which method
would be faster — use the link or send a
courier ? 6

2. (a) What is open-source software ? What is

open-source software licensing ? Describe
the open-source development model. 8

(b) List with reasons any six precautions you

would take while browsing a website. 6

(c) Describe the constituents and functions of

the Central Processing Unit of a computer. 6
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3. (a) What is a search engine ? Describe how
different actions allow you to conduct a
search on any given topic.
(b) What are the limitations of a computer ?
(c) Describe three key distinguishing features
of Object Oriented Languages.

(a) Explain, with the help of a diagram, the

7-layer OSI networking model. Indicate the
function of each layer with an example.
(b) Describe the functions and features of the
following : 12
(i) Linker
(ii) Debugger
(iii) Device Driver

5. Explain any five of the following with the help of

diagrams and examples as appropriate : 5x4=20
(a) Uniform Resource Locator
(b) ROM
(c) Memory Management in an Operating
System
(d) Client-Server Architecture
(e) Analogue and Digital Signals
(f) Disk Checkers

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
(BCA) (Revised)
Term-End Examination
June, 2015

BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
rest.

1. (a) Convert the following hexadecimal

numbers to equivalent binary and decimal :
(i) (F4) 16
(ii) (AC)16

(b) A 3 inch diameter disk per track has

8 plates (16 recording surfaces),
256 sectors per track, 4096 tracks per
surface, 512 bytes per sector. Calculate the
disk capacity in GB. 6
(c) What is a flow chart ? Draw a flow chart to
find the maximum of three given natural
numbers. 6

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 (d) What is a laser printer ? Compare its
features with an ink-jet printer.
(e) What is a desktop computer ? Give a
generic configuration of a desktop
computer. 5
(1) What is E-mail ? Explain how an E-mail
account is created. Also list the folders
available in an E-mail account. 7
(g) What is E-learning ? What are its
advantages and disadvantages ? List the
steps of the process of creating of
E-learning content. 6

2. (a) What is data communication ? Explain data

communication process with the help of a
diagram. 7
(b) What is a device driver ? Are device drivers
hardware dependent ? Justify your answer.
List four devices which require device
drivers. 6
(c) What is a subroutine ? Explain the steps of
subroutine execution. Write a subroutine to
find the sum of two given positive integers. 7

3. (a) Explain OSI reference model of computer

network. 7
(b) What is a search engine ? Explain three
categories of search engines. 8
(c) Explain any five major areas of application
of computer systems. 5

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4. (a) What is main memory ? Differentiate
among RAM, Semiconductor memories and
Cache memory.
(b) What is application software ? How is
application software different from system
software ? List the names of two
application and two system softwares.
(c) What is wild ? Explain the characteristics
of wild. Explain the uses of wild for a
university.

5. Explain any five of the following with the help of

an/a example/diagram, if needed : 5x4=20
(i) Collaborations with the context of Internet
(ii) LAN and WAN
(iii) Basic Storage Devices
(iv) Disk Management
(v) Computer Virus
(vi) Software Licensing
(vii) Object Oriented Language

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

(BCA) (Revised)
Term-End Examination
Ci 1._ 7E; December, 2018

BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
rest.

1. (a) A hypothetical simple computer has the

following opcodes in its instruction set, each
of which takes two operands that are given
in the next 2 bytes :
00 Add (op1 + op2)
01 Subtract (opt — op2)
10 Multiply (op 1 x op2)
11 Divide (opl op2)
Write, in binary, the instruction that will
carry out the calculation 46 x 75. 6
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 (b) Explain Internet Protocol addressing with
the help of an example. 3

(c) Draw a flowchart that takes "n" numbers as

input and produces the smallest of those
numbers as output. 5

(d) Draw the graph for the following :

(i) Analog signal
(ii) Digital signal
(e) List any three features of cloud computing
and describe each of them briefly.
(f) (i) What are the advantages and
disadvantages of using CD as
secondary storage ?
(ii) A tape is 4000 feet long and has a
recording density of 1200 bpi. What is
its storage capacity ?
(g) List five security measures one should take
while browsing.
(h) What is an open source software ? Give
examples. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of using open source
software ?

2. (a) What is perverse software and what are its

effects ? Describe briefly any three types of
perverse software.
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 (b) What is an unguided media channel ?
Explain the characteristics of the different
kinds of unguided media channels. 9

(c) What is a sequential access memory device ?

Describe its features. 5

3. (a) Discuss the following in brief : 8

(i) Repeater
(ii) Bridge
(iii) Hub
(iv) Switch
(b) IGNOU needs to send a letter to each
student of the BCS-011 course, informing
them of the location of their examination
centre. The major portion of the text is the
same for each student, but the roll number,
name of the student and examination centre
location are different. These details are
available in a data file for each student (one
file with all the data). What are the steps
you would follow to make a personalised
letter in Microsoft Word for each student so
that each one feels the letter has been
drafted for him or her alone ?
(c) Explain the four different types of computer
monitors.

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4. (a) What is e-mail ? Describe its advantages
and the facilities it provides. Explain how
one can create an e-mail account on the
e-mail system of one's choice. 8
(b) Describe the mainframe software
architecture. Contrast it with the following,
bringing out any underlying similarities : 8
(i) Two-tiered architecture
(ii) Three-tiered architecture
n-tiered architecture

(c) What is Unicode ? Where and how is it

used ? 4

5. Explain any five of the following with the help of

examples or diagrams wherever required : 5x4=20
(a) Laptop computer
(b) Internet based software architecture
(c) Social networking
(d) Dot matrix printer
(e) Looping statements in programming
languages
(f) Von Neumann architecture
(g) Routers

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

(BCA) (Revised)
Term-End Examination
June, 2018
J1475
BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
rest.

1. (a) Convert the following binary numbers to

equivalent decimal and hexadecimal
numbers : 4
(i) (1011 0101) 2
(ii) (0010 1110)2
(b) Explain static RAM and dynamic RAM.
How are they different from each other ? 5
(c) Explain the concept of von Neumann
architecture with the help of a diagram.
(d) Draw the flow chart to find if a given
number is divisible by 2 or not. 6
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 (e) Explain the role of a linker and text editor
software. 4

(f) Explain the purpose of timesheet

management in the context of project
management software. 3

(g) Define the term Search Engine in the

context of Internet. Explain spidering and
indexing actions performed by a search
engine. 5

(h) Explain the uses of radio waves and

micro-waves for data transmission. 4

(i) Explain the purpose of any four folders

used in an email account.

2. (a) Explain the need of memory hierarchy with

the help of an example. Explain the
advantages and disadvantages of using
CD-ROM as a secondary storage device.

(b) What is the role of Operating System of a

computer ? Define the term "Kernel" of an
operating system. What are the uses of
GUI and Input/Output control system for
an operating system user ?

(c) How can Moodle be used for e-learning ?

List the advantages and disadvantages of
e-learning.
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3. Compare and contrast any five of the
following : 5x4=20

(a) Ring topology and Star topology

(b) Social networking and Blogging

(c) Macro and Functions in the context of

spreadsheets.

(d) Compiler and Assembler

(e) Laser printing and Inkjet printing

(f) Mouse and Graphics tablet

4. (a) How do you define the access time on a

magnetic disk ? Explain with the help of an
example. Why is access time of magnetic
tape higher than magnetic disk ? Explain.

(b) Explain the purpose of TCP/IP protocols.

Also explain the concept of IP addresses
and web addresses, with the help of an
example of each. 7

(c) Explain the concepts of one-diniensional

array with the help of an example. 4

(d) Explain the conditional statement with the

help of an example. 3

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5. Explain any five of the following with the help of
an example/diagram, if required : 5x4=20

(a) Uses of any two utility softwares

(b) Configuration of a laptop computer

(c) Supercomputer

(d) Open source software

(e) Time-sharing system

(0 Computer virus

(g) Firewall in the context of networking

(h) Characteristics of Metropolitan Area

Network (MAN)

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BACHELOR IN COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS (BCA Revised)
Term-End Examination
cV June, 2012
00
BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND P C
SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Weightage : 75%

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

Attempt any three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Convert the following hexadecimal number 4

to equivalent binary and decimal :

(i) (51)16
(ii) (DA)16

(b) How is the access time on a disk is defined ? 5

Explain each of the component of access
time with the help of an example.
(c) Explain the basic structure of a computer 6
system ? With the help of a diagram . A per-
sonal computer has a component called
motherboard. How is motherboard related
to the basic computer structure ?

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 List five facilities that are provided by an
operating system to a user or to a program.
Draw a flow chart to add integer between
2 to (n+1) where n>2.
Explain the terms : Subroutine and function
with the help of an example.
Consider two IP addresses
160. 10. 11. 25
160. 10. 12. 35
Do they belong to the same network , if
(i) The subnet mask is 255.255.0.0
(ii) The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
Justify your answer.
(h) What is a Wide Area Network (WAN) ? 7
What are the characteristics of WAN ? How
are they different from LANs ? Is Internet
a WAN ? Justify your answer.

What is the need of memory hierarchy in a 6

computer system ? Explain with the help of
various trade offs like cost, speed, size etc.
What is perverse software ? List various 8
types of perverse software. Give four ways
to counter perverse software.
What are cookies in the context of Browser 6
software ? Are cookies bad ? Explain. List
four precautions for safe browsing.

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3. (a) Compare and contrast the characteristics of 6
the following :
(i) Dot matrix printer versus Laser printer
(ii) Cathode ray tube monitors versus
liquid crystal display monitors.
(b) "Latest word processor have text 8
manipulation functions that extend beyond
a basic ability to enter and change text " .
Explain any four of these advanced text
manipulation functions.
(c) Explain the characteristics of the following 6
data transmission channels :
(i) Optic fiber cables
(ii) Radio waves
(iii) Infrared

4. (a) List six activities that should be part of an 6

e-learning system. Explain the phases of
content development in e-learning.
(b) Compare and contrast the following : 8
(i) SRAM versus DRAM
(ii) SIMM versus DIMM
(iii) ROM versus PROM
(iv) CD-ROM versus Pen - drive.
(c) What is Open Source Software ? What are 6
the main features of open source
development model ?

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5. Explain any five of the following with the help of 20
an example/diagram, if needed.
(i) The uses of WIKI in collaboration.
(ii) The activities/actions performed by a
search engine.
(iii) TCP/IP model.
(iv) Activities in a project management software.
(v) Batch systems and time sharing operating
systems.
(vi) Different types of parts in a computer.
(vii) Concept of Instruction ; and motivation for
development of UNICODE.

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

(Revised)
Term-End Examination
December, 2014

BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
rest.

1. (a) What is a computer system ? Explain

Von-Neumann architecture of computer
systems with the help of a diagram. 7

(b) What is a flow chart ? Draw a flow chart to

find the average of three given natural
numbers. 7

(c) What is open source software ? Explain

open source development model. 7

(d) What is software project management ?

Explain the following with respect to
software project management :
(i) Scheduling
(ii) Timesheet Management

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 (e) What is Internet ? Explain the basic
structure of Internet with the help of a
diagram. 7
(f) What is social networking ? Briefly explain
its advantages and disadvantages. 6
2. (a) What is URL ? Explain the parts of a URL
with the help of an example. 7
(b) What is ASCII ? Explain how Unicode is
different from ASCII. 6
(c) What is a motherboard ? List and briefly
explain any five parts of a motherboard. 7
3. (a) What is the need of memory hierarchy in
computer systems ? Compare magnetic
memory with semiconductor memory in
terms of speed and cost. 6
(b) What are malwares ? Explain any three
malwares, in brief, with the help of an
example of each. 7
(c) What is a Compiler ? How is it different
from Interpreter ? List any two high level
languages, that use a Compiler. 7
4. (a) What is a Web Browser ? Explain how a
Web Browser works. Also, explain the types
of Web Browsers. 8
(b) What is a programming language ? Briefly
explain the following elements of a
programming language : 6
(i) Variable
(ii) Data type

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 (c) What is an operating system ? Explain the
following functions of an operating system : 6
(i) File Management
(ii) Memory Management

5. Explain any five of the following with the help of

an example/diagram, if needed : 5x4=20
(i) Input Output Devices
(ii) Binary Number System
(iii) Utility Software
(iv) Spreadsheet
(v) Object Oriented Language
(vi) Networking Devices
(vii) Search Engine

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS (Revised)
N Term-End Examination
tr)
O June, 2014

BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC

SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Weigh tage : 75%

Note : Question number I is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

Attempt any three questions from the rest.

1. (a) What is LAN ? Explain with the help of 7

diagrams, any two LAN topologies. Also
mention their advantages and
disadvantages.

(b) Explain Von-Neumann architecture with 5

the help of suitable diagram.

(c) Explain distributed and Real-time operating 6

system.

(d) Explain Sequential Access and Random 6

Access methods for accessing information
from memory devices.

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 (e) Differentiate between the following : 6
(i) System software vs. Application
software.
(ii) Compiler vs Interpreter.
(f) Explain the following terms : 10
(i) Modem
(ii) Repeaters
(iii) Bridge
(iv) Network Interface Card
(v) Assembler

2. (a) Explain any two Guided and any two 10

Unguided Transmission channels, with the
help of diagrams.
(b) Explain the purpose of open source 5
software. Discuss any one model of
development of open source software.
(c) What is DNS ? Explain its use with the help 5
of an example.

3. (a) Describe Editors and Debuggers as 4

programming softwares.
(b) What is Perverse Software ? Explain any 6
four malware.

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 (c) Explain with the help of examples the 10
following conversions :
(i) Decimal to Binary
(ii) Binary to Decimal
(iii) Hexadecimal to Binary
(iv) Binary to Hexadecimal

4. (a) What is Internet ? Describe the TCP/IP 7

Model.
(b) Explain Data Compression and Disk 6
Management utility in windows.
(c) What is Project Management ? Discuss how 7
scheduling and calculation of critical path
activities are performed using this software.

5. (a) What are flow charts ? What are the basic 10

flow chart symbols ? Draw a flow chart that
calculates the area of a circle.
(b) What is Hard Disk Drive ? Describe the 6
Storage Organization of a HDD with the
help of a diagram.
(c) Differentiate between a CRT and a LCD 4
monitor.

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS (Revised)
Term-End Examination
December, 2013

BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC

SOFTWARE
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 75%

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

Attempt any three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Explain the working of the various 6

components of a computer, with the help
of a diagram.
(b) What are Arrays and what is their utility. 7
Explain the two types of arrays and with
the help of an example depict the storage of
data in them.
(c) What is a computer network ? What are its 7
advantages ? Differentiate between guided
and unguided data transmission channels.
(d) What is Moodle ? Describe its role in 5
E-learning.
(e) Explain memory hierarchy with the help of 5
suitable diagram.

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 (f) Explain various categories of printers on the 6
basis of speed and quality.
(g) What is E-mail ? Write steps to create 4
E-mail account.

2. (a) What is a port ? Explain any four types of 6

ports.
(b) Differentiate between Batch and 5
Multiprogramming operating system.
(c) Describe the OSI Reference Model with the
help of a diagram.

3. (a) Explain the following terms with the help 15

of example/diagram.
(i) Access time (ii) DNS
(iii) Plotter (iv) Video card
(v) Disk checkers
(b) Draw a flowchart that accepts ten numbers 5
and displays its sum and average.

4. (a) Do the following conversions : 12

(i) (382)10 to Binary
(ii) (79)10 to Hexadecimal
(iii) (110101.01)2 to decimal
(iv) (38A)16 to Binary
(b) Describe the working of Routers and 6
Gateways.
(c) What is a Browser ? 2

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5. (a) What is an Open Source Development 8
Model ? Describe any six features of this
model.
(b) Explain any four Operating System Services. 12

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