SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(An Autonomous Institution)

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

QUESTION BANK

III SEMESTER
1908304–INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS
Regulation – 2019

Academic Year 2021 – 2022(odd Semester)

Prepared by

Ms. R.Lakshmi, Assistant Professor (Sel.G)/IT

Mr. G.vivekanandan, Assistant Professor (Sr.G)/IT
 SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution)
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT : 1908304 – Information Technology Essentials

SEM/YEAR : III / II
UNIT IWEB ESSENTIALS
Creating a Website - Working principle of a Website - Browser fundamentals - Authoring tools - Types of
servers: Application Server - Web Server - Database Server
PART – A
Q.No. Questions BT Competence
Level
1 Define Authoring tool and Webserver. BTL1 Remembering
2 Define HTTP? BTL1 Remembering
3 List any two functions of web browser BTL1 Remembering
4 What is URL BTL1 Remembering
5 What is meant by web browser? BTL1 Remembering
6 Sate HTTP tunneling? BTL1 Remembering
7 Label the uses of cache. BTL2 Understanding
8 Write an information about Website BTL2 Understanding
9 Outline the uses of IP address BTL2 Understanding
10 Infer GET and POST request? BTL2 Understanding
11 Build the reason for which people tend to visit the website BTL3 Applying
12 Identify the HTTP Protocols? BTL3 Applying
13 Organize the factors that need to be considered while testing the web
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site?
14 Analyze the function of rendering engine? BTL4 Analyzing
15 Differentiate server and web server. BTL4 Analyzing
16 Examine various function of web browser. BTL4 Analyzing
17 Judge HTTP stateless Protocol? BTL5 Evaluating
18 Assess how to reduce the page load time BTL5 Evaluating
19 Formulate the issues to be considered while building a website for
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common user?
20 Predict the steps for creating the web sites BTL6 Creating
PART – B
1 Describe the procedure to create a website.(13) BTL1 Remembering
2 State the following in brief.
i)Web Compatibility (4)
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ii) Search engine (5)
iii) Web Design (4)
3 What do you meant by enhancement of Website? Explain their
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possibilities. (13)
4 State and mention the role of the following BTL1 Remembering
 i)Structure of HTTP Response Message? (5)
ii)Cache control.(4)
iii)Web Server (4)
5 Discuss briefly about IP addressing(13) BTL2 Understanding
6 Summarize some features of a web site (13) BTL2 Understanding
7 Illustrate the Following
i)Apache. (3)
ii)IIS. (3) BTL2 Understanding
iii)DBMS. (3)
iv)HTTP Request Message Structure. (4)
8 Identify the phases available in Website development? Explain in
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brief. (13)
9 Explain in detail about HTTP Protocol. (13) BTL3 Applying
10 Identify Website design issues in detail. (13) BTL3 Applying
11 Compare some popular web browsers features(13) BTL4 Analyzing
12 Examine the following in brief.
i)Navigation (3)
ii)Domain (3) BTL4 Analyzing
iii)IP Address (3)
iv)DNS (4)
13 Assess the following statement.
i)Networking (6) BTL5 Evaluating
ii)User Interface (7)
14 i)Formulate the function of the server and explain their types in
brief. (10) BTL6 Creating
ii)Discuss about Authoring tools. (3)
PART – C
1 Create your own concept for creating a professional education website. (15) BTL6 Creating
2 Formulate the preparation approaches used to maintain a proper
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website(15)
3 Do you need individuals to log in to the website using either a user
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name and password or social logins? Why? Justify an answer? (15)
4 Evaluate the features and its application for the following:
a) i) Application Server(5)
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b) ii) Web Server(5)
c) iii) Database Server(5)

UNIT II SCRIPTING ESSENTIALS

Need for Scripting languages - Types of scripting languages - Client side scripting - Server side scripting –
PHP - Working principle of PHP - PHP Variables – Constants - Operators – Flow Control and Looping -
Arrays - Strings - Functions - File Handling - PHP and MySQL - PHP and HTML - Cookies - Simple PHP
scripts
PART – A
Q. BT
Questions Competence
No. Level
1 Define client slide scripting BTL1 Remembering
2 Define server slide scripting BTL1 Remembering
3 What is PHP? Give a suitable example BTL1 Remembering
4 What is a Scripting Language? BTL1 Remembering
5 List the common usage of PHP. BTL1 Remembering
6 Label the working principle of PHP. BTL1 Remembering
7 Infer associative array in PHP. BTL2 Understanding
8 What did you mean by PHP variables? BTL2 Understanding
9 Outline echo and print. BTL2 Understanding
10 Classify types of scripting languages. BTL2 Understanding
11 Show the purpose of $Global variable. BTL3 Applying
12 How will you delete cookies in PHP? BTL3 Applying
13 Why do you move to script writing method in web programming? BTL3 Applying
14 Differentiate Constant and Variable in PHP. BTL4 Analyzing
15 Analyze the difference between “Insert”, “Update” and “Modify”
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events? (13)
16 State the difference between Java script and VB script. (13) BTL4 Analyzing
17 Evaluate the following Code and give the output
<?php
$x=5:
$y=10:
Function myTest()
{
Global $x,$y; BTL5 Evaluating
$y=$x**$y;
$x=300
}
myTest();
echo $y.”,”,$x;
?>
18 Evaluate the following Code and give the output
<html>
<head>
<title>Checkboxes</title>
<?PHP
$ch1=’unchecked’;
If(isset($_POST[‘Submit’]))
{
If(isset($_POST[‘ch1’]))
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{
$ch1=$_POST[‘ch1’];
If($ch1==’net1’)
{
$ch1=’checked’;
}
}
}
?>
 </head>
19 Write a MySql statement to create a table EMPLOYEE with EID as a
primary integer key which is to be incremented whenever a new BTL6 Creating
employee is inserted
20 Give the suitable example for basic syntax of PHP BTL6 Creating
PART – B
1 i)What are the benefits of using PHP and MySQL. (7)
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ii)Recall the need of Structured Query Language (SQL). (6)
2 State the following
i)Scope of the variables. (4)
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ii)Parameters. (4)
iii) Function dealing with array. (5)
3 i) Why we move to scripting languages. (6)
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ii) List the types of scripting languages and explain it. (7)
4 i) List and explain the data types of PHP. (7)
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ii)Describe about Arithmetic operators and its operations(6)
5 Summarize in brief about arrays in PHP with suitable
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examples(13)
6 Explain the various functions methods with an example. (13) BTL2 Understanding
7 Explain about Cookies about the following
a) Create(3)
b) Delete(3)
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c) Retrive(3)
d) Setting(2)
e) Access(2)
8 Identify the operation and usage of Join in SQL and organize its types.
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Explain in brief. (13)
9 i)Write and inspect the PHP script to display Fibonacci of length
10(7)
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ii)Write and inspect PHP script to compute the sum of positive
integer up to 30 using do – while statement(6)
10 i)Write PHP program to greatest among three numbers. (4)
ii)Write a PHP script to compute sum and average of N numbers.(4)
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iii)Write PHP programs to print whether current year is leap year or
not. (5)
11 i)Examine the PHP script to compute factorial of ‘n’ using while or
for loop construct. (7)
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ii)Write a PHP program to read a text file line by line and display it
on screen. (6)
12 Analyze the File handling methods and explain with example. (13) BTL4 Analyzing
13 Evaluate how we use cookies and also show usage of PHP to solve by
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checking the image extension before uploading a image (13)
14 Construct a PHP script to compute the Square root, Square, Cube and
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Quad of 10 numbers.(13)
PART – C
1 Create a HTML from “result.html” with a text box and a submit
button to accept registration number of the student. Write a BTL6 Creating
“result.php” code to check the status of the result from the table to
 display whether the student has “PASS” or “FAIL” status. Assume
that MYSQL database “my_db” has the table “result_table” with two
columns REG_NO and STATUS.(15)
2 Assess the difference between mysql_connect and mysql_pconnect.
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Explain with examples. (15)
3 Design a simple HTML form and accept the user name and display
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the name through PHP echo statement.(15)
4 Develop a website calculator for fixed deposits for 15 years at the
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rate of interest 13 percent of the premium per year.(15)

UNIT III NETWORKING ESSENTIALS

Fundamental computer network concepts - Types of computer networks - Network layers - TCP/IP model -
Wireless Local Area Network - Ethernet - WiFi -Network Routing - Switching - Network components
PART – A
Q. BT
Questions Competence
No. Level
1 Define a Computer Networks. BTL1 Remembering
2 What are the Hardware is required to set up a computer? BTL1 Remembering
3 List the uses of Ethernet port? BTL1 Remembering
4 What is network Topology? BTL1 Remembering
5 State the difference between WLAN and WAN BTL1 Remembering
6 State Ring and Star Topology BTL1 Remembering
7 Summarize the Gateway and Terminal of Computer network BTL2 Understanding
8 Outline some basic network components? BTL2 Understanding
9 Classify the TCP / IP Protocol BTL2 Understanding
10 Classify the network types BTL2 Understanding
11 Identify an example for an Application Layer BTL3 Applying
12 Organize the Characteristics of Computer networks BTL3 Applying
13 Identify the layers in OSI layer BTL3 Applying
14 Examine the Transport Layer and Application Layer BTL4 Analyzing
15 Analyze about the Firewall and modem. BTL4 Analyzing
16 Distinguish about the WIFI, Ethernet and LAN BTL4 Analyzing
17 Draw the network layers and assess their function. BTL5 Evaluating
18 Interpret the three types of address in TCP/IP BTL5 Evaluating
19 Give the name of a protocol used in each layer of the network BTL6 Creating
20 Formulate the responsibilities of a network layer BTL6 Creating
PART – B
1 Define computer networks. Explain the types of computer networks
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with neat examples(13)
2 Describe the fundamental network concepts with neat examples(13) BTL1 Remembering
3 List the basic network components and Write about the network
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components(13)
4 What are the services provided by DNS server? Explain in detail(13) BTL1 Remembering
5 Demonstrate the network routing and packet switching with neat
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diagram(13)
6 Summarize briefly about switching with all the types with
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appropriate example(13)
7 Outline the Importance of TCP / IP and compare with OSI(13) BTL2 Understanding
8 Organize the different Network Topologies and apply them for
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appropriate scenarios with suitable diagram. (13)
9 Identify the network layer and its applications(13) BTL3 Applying
10 Examine with an example howto identify a Media Access
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Control(MAC) address. (13)
11 What are the major difference between Distance Vector Routing and
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Link State Routing. Discuss how these routing techniques work(13)
12 Explain about the following
i) WLAN(3) ii) LAN(2) iii) PAN(2) BTL4 Analyzing
iv) WAN(2) v) MAN(2) vi) HUB(2)
13 Draw the neat diagram about OSI layer with neat explanation(13) BTL5 Evaluating
14 Formulate in detail about the TCP/IP Protocol architecture(13) BTL6 Creating
PART – C
1 Formulate the issues in network topologies in detail. (15) BTL6 Creating
2 Assess the use of three common media used in computer networks?
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Write down the benefits and drawbacks. (15)
3 Explain the different type of transmission medium used in network
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(15)
4 Predict the protection steps against unauthorized access to the
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communications network from elsewhere. (15)

UNIT IV MOBILE COMMUNICATION ESSENTIALS

Cell phone working fundamentals - Cell phone frequencies & channels - Digital cell phone components -
Generations of cellular networks - Cell phone network technologies / architecture - Voice calls & SMS
PART – A
Q. BT
Questions Competence
No. Level
1 Define FDMA, CDMA BTL1 Remembering
2 What is the fundamental working of abasic cell phone ? BTL1 Remembering
3 List the advantages of GSM BTL1 Remembering
4 Define aCell. BTL1 Remembering
5 What is IMEI? BTL1 Remembering
6 Recall hard handoff and soft handoff. BTL1 Remembering
7 Outline the components of mobile phone. BTL2 Understanding
8 Demonstrate the generation of cellular network. BTL2 Understanding
9 Interpret the working function of AUC. BTL2 Understanding
10 What is meant by Common air interface? BTL2 Understanding
11 Identify the use of radio frequency and baseband. BTL3 Applying
12 Identify how HLR and VLR areused. BTL3 Applying
13 Compare CDMA and GSM. BTL3 Applying
14 Distinguish between fourth generation and fifth generation of
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network
15 Classify the types of channel assignment. BTL4 Analyzing
16 Distinguish between FCA and DCA. BTL4 Analyzing
17 Assess the goals of 3G. BTL5 Evaluating
18 Determine the signal frequency in cell phone. BTL5 Evaluating
19 Predict the frequencies used according to generation. BTL6 Creating
20 Formulate the typical uses of SMS? BTL6 Creating
PART – B
1 i)What are the different topologies that can be used to set up a
LAN?(8) BTL1 Remembering
ii) Recall the security service of GSM.(7)
2 List the advantage of GPRS over GSM? Also explain the
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architecture of GPRS (13)
3 Recall the following:
i) Analog Cell Phone (6) BTL1 Remembering
ii) Digital Cell Phone (7)
4 Describe the difference between 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G.(13) BTL1 Remembering
5 Illustrate the working principle of cell phone with necessary steps(13) BTL2 Understanding
6 Outline the overview of GSM system architecture with neat
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diagram.(13)
7 Summarize the following
i) SMS (6) BTL2 Understanding
ii) Voice Call (7)
8 Examine with appropriate explanation the components of cellular
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networks and mention the uses of components.(13)
9 Identify the cell phone frequencies and channels for all the
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generations and explain it. (13)
10 Explain how IP version 4 addresses are designed. How are they used
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by a router to forward packets ?(13)
11 Explain about the cell phone network technology/architecture (13) BTL4 Analyzing
12 Compare the characteristic of SDMA, FDMA,TDMA and CDMA.
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(13)
13 Draw the neat diagram of mobile network and evaluate them with
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necessary explanation. (13)
14 Formulate how an Ethernet based LAN works. You have only 32-
port switches. You have to construct a network that can connect 200 BTL6 Creating
nodes. How will you connect them up ? (13)
PART – C
1 Explain the basic block structure of satellite communication. (15) BTL6 Creating
2 If you lose your cell phone deactivate your SIM.How is this
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achieved in GSM architecture. (15)
3 Demonstrate the frequency reuse factorin a cellular
network?Draw the arrangement of cells for a frequency reuse BTL5 Evaluating
factor of3. (15)
4 Draw the block diagram of walkie talkie and explain the working
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principles with merits and demerits. (15)

UNIT V APPLICATION ESSENTIALS

Creation of simple interactive applications - Simple database applications - Multimedia applications - Design
and development of information systems – Personal Information System – Information retrieval system –
Social networking applications
 PART – A
Q. BT
Questions Competence
No. Level
1 Define interactive application BTL1 Remembering
2 List the different type of information system BTL1 Remembering
3 State the importance of data model? BTL1 Remembering
4 What is primary key? BTL1 Remembering
5 Specify any two desirable characteristics of information system BTL1 Remembering
6 What is web crawler? BTL1 Remembering
7 Outline information system BTL2 Understanding
8 Infer why personal information system is needed BTL2 Understanding
9 Summarize the concept of data independence in DBMS BTL2 Understanding
10 Illustrate the term Multimedia BTL2 Understanding
11 Constructthe steps used in design and development of information
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system
12 Examine about Web crawler. BTL3 Applying
13 Identify the need of search engine and list few popular search
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engines.
14 Analyze the rules used in table event. BTL4 Analyzing
15 Categorize the parts involved in information system BTL4 Analyzing
16 Classify the two desirable character of information system BTL4 Analyzing
17 Criticize about popular search engine BTL5 Evaluating
18 Assess PAMIR BTL5 Evaluating
19 Predict the social networks and its uses. BTL6 Creating
20 Compose the steps involved in a typical application development life
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cycle
PART – B
1 What is an information system? What are the steps involved in the
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design and development of an information system? (13)
2 List the steps involved in mobile application development. If you
have to design a mobile app for techofes - giving details of all events BTL1 Remembering
- show the Ul design. (13)
3 Describe the architecture, of a text search system. How would this
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have to be modified for music search? (13)
4 Describe the social network application with neat example. (13) BTL1 Remembering
5 Discuss personal information system and explain the applications(13) BTL2 Understanding
6 Outline the important features and characteristics of information
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system(13)
7 Summarize the simple database application or 2 tier architecture. (13) BTL2 Understanding
8 Construct a sample multimedia application and identify the steps with
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neat explanations(13)
9 Build a website for student information system using
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PHP/HTML/MySQL Student Information are stored in Database(13)
10 Examine the steps involved for creating simple interactive web
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application. (13)
11 Explain about the information retrieval system(13) BTL4 Analyzing
12 Explain the advantage and disadvantage of three type of BTL4 Analyzing
 Data model(13)
13 Consider a multinational company which sells different electronic
gadgets such as desk tops, lap tops, tablets, cameras, mobile, phones,
etc. through online or various dealers. Dealers are registered with the
company. Customers can buy through online or dealers. Delivery of
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electronic goods will be through various agencies. Every shipment of
goods will be insured through insurance company. Consider this as
an Information System project, describe the various requirements for
building this Information System. (13)
14 Design a simple social-media application to pass on messages to
friends whenever two people come in contact with (within range of)
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one another. Assume that you are using devices with Blue-tooth
support to transfer messages(13)
PART – C
1 Formulate the world impacts of social media like Facebook,
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Whatsapp, twitter, and Instagram. (15)
2 Justify the digital mediums that are available to transfer the data and
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others work? Explain in details. (15)
3 Explain the basic block diagram of the payroll architecture and
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explain in brief. (15)
4 Construct the social effects of news broadcasting applications. (15) BTL6 Creating