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Bcs 2023

This document is a past exam for the Bachelor of Computer Applications degree. It contains a 4 page exam with 5 questions. Question 1 has 7 short answer parts on computer memory, storage, and software topics. Questions 2 through 5 each contain 3 parts on a variety of technical computing topics, including computer hardware, networking, operating systems, and software licensing. Students must answer question 1 and any 3 questions of their choice.

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Bcs 2023

This document is a past exam for the Bachelor of Computer Applications degree. It contains a 4 page exam with 5 questions. Question 1 has 7 short answer parts on computer memory, storage, and software topics. Questions 2 through 5 each contain 3 parts on a variety of technical computing topics, including computer hardware, networking, operating systems, and software licensing. Students must answer question 1 and any 3 questions of their choice.

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of Printed Pages : 4 BCS-011


BACHELOR OF COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS (BCA)

Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND
PC SOFTWARE

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100


(Weightage : 75%)

Note : (i) Question No. 1 is compulsory and


carries 40 marks.

(ii) Attempt any three questions from the


rest.

1. (a) Write short notes on the following : 10


(i) Cache Memory

(ii) PROM

(iii) Winchester Disk

(iv) WORM

(v) WIKI

P. T. O.
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(b) Describe the need and working of any two


input devices. 4

(c) What are Operating Systems ? Explain any


four operating system services. 6

(d) Explain the differences between wired and


wireless communication. 5

(e) What is the need of MS-Excel Software ?


List any four features of this software. 5

(f) What are Network Topologies ? Explain


Star and Bus topologies with the help of a
diagram. 6

(g) What are IP Addresses ? Describe the


components of an IPv4 Address. 4

2. (a) List the key features of the technologies


used in the five generations of computer
evolution. 5

(b) What is Data Communication ? Draw and


explain various components of a simple
data communication system. 7
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(c) What are cookies ? Are they dangerous for


your system ? List some tips to avoid
cookies. 5

(d) Write a short note on Proxy Servers. 3

3. (a) What is seek time ? How is it different


from latency time ? 5

(b) Describe the storage organization of a


Hard Disk Drive with the help of a
diagram. 8

(c) What is Open Source Software ? Explain


the main features of the Open Source
Development Model. 7

4. (a) Differentiate between CRT, LCD and LED


monitors. 6

(b) What is Client/Server Architecture ?


Explain the three-tier client/server
architectures with the help of a diagram. 7

(c) Describe the OSI reference model with the


help of a diagram. 7

P. T. O.
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5. (a) Why does software need licence ? Explain


the evolution of software licencing and the
different types of software licences. 9

(b) What are perverse software ? Explain any


four perverse softwares and how can users
counter and control such softwares in their
systems. 6

(c) What are collaboration tools and why are


they needed ? Describe any two web based
collaboration tools. 5

BCS–011

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