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COMPUTER SCIENCE SSC–I


SECTION – A (Marks 13)
Time allowed: 15 Minutes

Section – A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on separate bubble
sheet and handedover to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do
not use lead pencil.

Q.1 Fill the relevant bubble for each part on bubble sheet. Each part carries one mark.
(1) What is commonly used for long-distance WAN connections?
A. Bluetooth B. Fiber Optics
C. Wi-Fi D. Coaxial cable

(2) Which storage device has the fastest read/write access?


A. Compact Disk B. Floppy Disk
C. Digital Video Disk D. Hard Disk

(3) Which feature would an author use while writing a document to add an
externallink to a website in MS-Word?
A. Onlinelink B. Hyperlink
C. Weblink D. Anchorlink

(4) Television broadcasting is an example of following transmission mode:


A. Simplex B. Half-Duplex
C. Full-Duplex D. Simple Duplex

(5) Rate of change of electrical signals per second is called:


A. Data rate B. Baud rate
C. Bandwidth D. Signal-to-Noise ratio

(6) Which one of the following communication devices is used to connect


two different types of networks?
A. Router B. Bridge
C. Switch D. Gateway

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(7) In which one of the following topologies can a Node be easily added?
A. Ring topology B. Bus topology
C. Star topology D. Tree topology
(8) Which one of the following operating systems is used in an airline traffic
controlsystem?
A. Batch processing system
B. Time sharing system
C. Multitasking system
D. Real time system

(9) Cards used to connect additional devices to motherboard are attached via:
A. Expansion slot B. Connector
C. Bays D. Links

(10) ‘Multimodal Authentication’ means:


A. Use of username and password
B. Use of two or more authentication methods
C. Use of access cards
D. Use of biometrics

(11) In a ring topology, how many neighbors does each device have?
A. One B. Two
C. Three D. Four

(12) ‘D6’ with reference to a spreadsheet means:


A. Column D, Row 6 B. Column D6
C. Row D6 D. Row D, Column 6

(13) A text modifying feature in Word to create decorative effects is called:


A. Bookmark B. Layout
C. WordArt D. Hyperlink

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Federal Board SSC-I Examination
Computer Science Model Question
Paper (Curriculum 2009)

Time allowed: 2.45 hours Total Marks: 42


Note: Answer all parts from Section ‘B’ and all questions from Section ‘C’ on the E-sheet.
Write your answers on the allotted/given spaces.

SECTION – B (Marks 22)


Q.2 Attempt all parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks. (11x2=22)

i. Write down any two characteristics of 3rd generation computers.


 Third generation computers used IC chips
 Keyboard and monitor were used with the computer.
OR
Write down any two characteristics of 4th generation computers.
 Microprocessor was developed which resulted in the development of microcomputers
 Large variety of software is available for use in microcomputers. 
 Operating system having Graphical User Interface (GUI) was developed in this generation.

ii. Name the two parts (a) and (b) of the motherboard.

 Memory Slot
 Microprocessor Socket

OR
Name the two ports (a) and (b) of the motherboard.

 VGA port
 USB port
iii. What does the terms CAD and CAM stand for?
 CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
 CAM stands Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
OR
Give two applications of computers in education field.
 Multimedia software makes the process of learning interactive and interesting.
 Nowadays computers with multimedia projectors are being used in classrooms for effective
teaching.
 All the activities related to examinations are also being controlled using computers

iv. You want to pursue a career in Information Technology. Which specific career
would you be most interested in, and why?
 I want to pursue a career in Multimedia Designer.
 Because
 Multimedia designers are people who organize and present information in an easy to
understand and attractive manner.
 They have the skills to edit and manipulate audio/video files.
OR
Give two advantages of using bank ATM.
 The biggest advantage of ATM machines is that they allow access to cash at any time
 ATM’s nowadays offer a wide range of services such as cardless transactions, cash
deposits, balance enquiry, mobile top-up and many more.

v. With increasing Memory sizes, do you still think Memory Management is an


important function of an Operating System? Justify your answer with two reasons
 Yes, memory management remains an essential function of an operating system, even with
increasing memory sizes. Here are some reasons to justify this claim:
 Efficient utilization of resources:
 Efficient memory management ensures that memory resources are utilized efficiently.

OR
Name any two common operations that an operating system uses to handle file
management.
 Some of the common operation managed by an operating system are
 Creating and deleting a file
 Opening and closing a file
 Copying and moving a file

vi. Identify the most suitable software to prepare Result Sheet of students. Give a
suitable reason to support your answer.
Microsoft Excel.
 Because MS-Excel is a powerful multipurpose calculator, capable of solving
problems that involve complicated calculations.
 MS-Excel allow user to organize data, perform calculations, draw graphs of
numeric data and develop professional looking reports.

OR
Give two characteristics of InPage software.
 It is used for creating documents in Urdu/Arabic languages.
 It provides all the standard formatting and editing tools available in word processors
used for creating documents in English
 Inpage allows user to create wide variety of documents such as letters, reports, books,
magazines, newspapers and brochures in Urdu.

vii. What is the importance of Protocol in data communication?


 Network protocols serve as the backbone of digital communication, providing a
standardized set of rules and procedures
 Network protocols facilitate communication between devices in a network, ensuring
efficient data transmission and enhancing network security.
OR
Give two applications of Bluetooth technology.
 The Bluetooth is used in wireless headsets.
 Bluetooth is used to transfer files, images and MP3 or MP4 between cell phones.
 It is used in laptops and notebooks.

viii. How does synchronous transmission differ from asynchronous transmission in


terms of speed and accuracy?
 Synchronous transmission is faster and accurate as a common clock is shared by the
sender and receiver.
 Asynchronous transmission is slower as each character has its own start and stop bit.
OR
Which communication medium is the fastest? Give two reasons.
 Fiber optic is the fastest communication medium because
 Data travels with the speed of light at the speed of trillion of bits per second.
 Higher bandwidth that can carry up to 50,000 communication lines.

ix. Why is accurate data transmission important in a communication system?


 Because if incorrect data is transmitted by sender, it may not be usable by receiver and it
will be useless. Data accuracy is managed by the network protocols.
OR
Provide an example of a situation during data transmission where timeliness is
needed.
 Some real-time system requires immediate transmission of data with in limited time.
 For example, a computerized real time system is used to monitor the temperature of an
oil refinery. If the temperature is getting too high, it must be transmitted immediately
otherwise there can be an explosion.
x- Write down any two difficulties a company may face in running a business
without having a computer network.
 Company employees cannot share network resources, so there will be no hardware and
software sharing.
 No backup of important data in case of data loss.
 They need to buy individual software license for each computer.

OR
Why Mesh topology is considered the most reliable? Give two reasons.
 Failure during a single device won’t break the network.
 There is no traffic problem as there is a dedicated point to point links for every
computer.
 Fault identification is straightforward.
 This topology provides multiple paths to succeed in the destination and tons of
redundancy.

xi- State two ways to protect a computer from virus attacks.


 Install an antivirus software and keep it up-to-date.
 Never open an email attachment from unknown user. OR without scanning it.
 Avoid visiting and downloading files from suspicious websites

OR
Write down two disadvantages of software piracy.

 Software piracy is illegal, and individuals or organizations engaging in it may face legal
actions, including fines and penalties.
 Users of pirated software miss out on official updates, patches, and customer support.
 Pirated software often carries the risk of being infected with malware or viruses
SECTION – C (Marks 20)

Note: Attempt all questions. Marks of each question are given within brackets. (405=20)

Q.3 Explain any two categories of application software with examples.


(1.5+1.5+1+1)
 Productivity Software:
Productivity software includes word-processing, spreadsheet and
database management software packages. These software packages
are used by individuals to speed up their daily routine tasks by doing
their work in an organized and efficient way.
Examples MS-Word, MS-Excel etc
 Business Software:
Any software that helps in running business in a more efficient way to
improve productivity is known as business software. Some examples of
commonly used business software are accounting, sales and
marketing, inventory control, project management and payroll
software.
Example: Spread sheet software, Accounts software etc
OR
Explain the four basic operations of a computer system. Also draw the
diagram.
(1+1+1+1+1)
The following four basic operations are performed by computers.
 Input operation
 Processing operation
 Storage operation
 Output operation

 Input Operation:
A computer is a data processing machine. Users enter data and instructions
into the computer through keyboard or mouse. It can also be provided to the
computer from a storage device such as hard disk, CD or USB memory. The
input data/instructions are stored in memory for further processing.
 Processing Operation:
Microprocessor processes the data according to the instruction given to it.
The microprocessor fetches the data/instructions from the memory and
stores it in instruction register. The control unit then decodes the instruction
to find out which operation is to be performed. After decoding the instruction,
it sends signals to other parts of the computer to execute it.
 Storage Operation:
The results produced after processing are stored in memory before they are
sent to the output device or permanent storage device like hard disk.
 Output Operation:
The results of data processing stored in memory must be output so that they
can be seen by the user. The control unit displays the results on the monitor
or prints it on the printer. Results can also be saved in a storage device such
as hard disk for use in the future.

Q.4 Explain Command line and Graphical user interfaces with one example
each.
(1.5+1.5+1+1)
 Command Line Interface (CLI)
In CLI, commands are given to computer with keyboard. It is based on
textual input. The user types in a command and presses the Enter key to
execute it. Two commonly used operating systems that use CLI are DOS
(Disk Operating System) and UNIX. CLI is difficult to use because users
have to remember the commands to perform any task.
 Graphical User Interface (GUI)
GUI is a graphical interface for computer users to interact with computer.
It uses windows, icons, menus and pointer. Window is a rectangular
portion of monitor in which information is displayed. Icon is a graphical
symbol that represents a file, folder, program, device, etc. To perform a
task, the user has to select icons or make choices in menus using a
pointing device such as mouse. MS-Windows, Linux are examples of GUI
operating system.

OR
Write notes on Macintosh and Linux operating systems. (2.5 + 2.5)

 Macintosh Operating System:


Mac OS is a series of operating systems developed by Apple Incorporation
for their Macintosh computers. It was introduced in 1984 with the original
Macintosh computer and has GUI. The latest version is Mac OS X. It is a
UNIX based user-friendly operating system. There are some specialized
versions of Mac OS X used on devices such as iPhone, iPod, iPad and new
Apple TV.
 Linux Operating System:
Linux is free open-source operating system introduced by Linus Torvalds in
1991. It is faster but difficult to use as compared to Macintosh and Windows
operating systems. It is not a popular operating system. Linus Torvalds
started the development of Linux operating system and laid its foundation.
Millions of programmers around the world work on Linux to improve it 42 2
Fundamentals of Operating System Fig.2-6 Linux Interface Its source code
is freely available on Internet. Programmers can view, edit and publish an
improved version

Q.5 Describe Batch Processing and Time-Sharing Operating Systems. Also


give one application of each. (1.5+1.5+1+1)
 Batch Processing System
In a batch processing system, jobs are grouped in batches and the
computer executes them one.by.one. When the current job terminates,
the computer automatically loads the next job and starts executing it.
Batch processing operating systems greatly improved the use of
computer system. Batch processing systems are suitable for tasks
where large amount of data has to be collected and processed on a
regular basis. For example, in examination, report card system, all the
data of students’ examinations is collected and processed as a batch for
printing report cards.
 Timesharing System:
Timesharing system is a feature of operating system in which multiple
users can run different programs on a large-scale computer. It allows
many users to have access to a computer at the same time and share
the computer’s time. In a timesharing system, the central processing
unit is switched rapidly between the programs so that all the user
programs are executed simultaneously. The operating systems used in
minicomputers and mainframe computers support timesharing. For
example, hundreds of students access the university’s mainframe
computer at the same time and they run different programs in a
timesharing system in interactive mode

OR
Describe any two types of unguided transmission media along with their
applications in daily life.
Radio Waves:
 Radio waves are electromagnetic waves that are propagated by
antennas.
 Radio transmission consists of a transmitter and a receiver.
 A transmitter transmits a radio signal to a receiver, which
receives it.
 Radio waves are used to transmit music, conversation, pictures and
data.
 These waves are invisible and undetectable to human
beings.
 The following are some applications of radio waves.
o Radio and television broadcast.
o Cell phones communication.
o Satellite communication.
o Wireless networks and wireless internet.
Infra-red:
 Infra-red waves are light energy that we cannot see.
 It travels through space at the speed of light.
 It is used for short distance communication.
 Infra-red waves are usually used in remote controls for television,
DVD players and other similar devices.
 It is also used in industrial, scientific and medical appliances and
night- vision devices.

(1.5+1.5+1+1)

Q.6 Explain DSL and ISDN data communication lines. Also give one merit
and one demerit of each. (1.5+1.5+1+1)
 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
DSL provides a very high-speed broadband Internet connection. It is called
broadband because it has broad range of frequencies for transmitting
digital data. Any type of speed that is 256kbps and above is known as
broadband. A DSL modem is required to setup a DSL internet connection.
 What ISDN?
 ISDN stand for Integrated Services Digital Network.
 It provides a maximum speed of 128kbps which is more than Dial-up
connection but less than DSL.
 It can transmit both voice and data at the same time over a single
cable.
 ISDN service is being replaced by faster DSL service.

OR
What are computer ethics? Write any four moral guidelines for ethical
use of computer technology. (1+1+1+1+1)
Computer ethics means an acceptable behaviour for using computer
technology. Computer user should be honest, respect the rights of
others on the internet and obey laws that apply to online behaviour. We
should not use bad language while chatting and social networking. We
need to respect others views and should not criticize people.
Ethical Use of Computer:
 Computer should not be used to harm other people.
 Computer users should not break into others computer systems
to steal, change or destroy information.
 People should not make illegal copies of copyright
software.
 Computer programmers’ users should not create
malicious software.
 People should not commit any type of crime with the
help of computers. vii. Computer users should respect
the privacy of others.

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