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(2123)

cOMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND

COMPUTING SOFTWARE
Paper BCA-16-103

Time Allowed : Three Hours] Maximum Marks : 6s

Note Candidate is required to attempt five questions in all

including Question No. 9 (which is compulsory) and

attempt remaining four questions by selecting one
question from cach Section.

SECTION-A
1. (a) Compare and contrast the characteristics and applications
of microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers.
and supercomputers. 7
(b) Define and differentiate between RAM, ROM, PROM,
and EPROM. 6

2. (a) Define and compare different types of translators, such as

interpreters, compilers, and assemblers. 7

(b) Describe the input devices used in computer systems, such

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3 (a) Explain the purpose and functionality of several internal

commands in DOS, such as DIR, MD, TYPE, VER and

VOL.

(b) Explain the booting sequence in DOS, highlighting the key

steps involved in starting up a computer and launching the

operating system. 6
4. (a) Discuss the significance of CONFIGSYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT files in DOS.Explain their roles in system
configuration and startup processes,

(b) Discuss the various categories and subcategories within

the Control Panel and provide examplesof tasks thatcan
ne Control
be accomplished through the Panel. 6

SECTION-C
s. (a) Explain the procèss of renaming and deleting files within a
word processing package. Discuss the precautions and
considerations when performing these operations. 7
(b) Discuss various ways to change document views and navigate

quickly through a document, enhancing user productivity

and efficiency. 6
6. (a) Explain how to format text using styles, format paragraphs,

format characters, and use autoformatting. 7

(b) Provide a step-by-step guide on creating a table ofcontents,
indexes, and bibliographies within a document. 6
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7. (a) Describe the steps involved in opening and saving spreadsheet
files. Discuss the importance of proper file management in
spreadsheet work. 7
(b) Discuss strategies to speed up data entry in spreadsheets,

such as using the fill tool, fill series,and defining custom fill

series.

8. (a) Describe the steps for sorting records in a spreadsheet.

How can users efficiently organize data foranalysis ? 7
(b) Discuss the steps involved in creating a presentation using

a presentation package. How can users structure and design

their presentations effectively ? 6

(Compulsory Question)

9. (a) Explain macros in context of spreadsheet. 3

(b) What is animation, and how is it incorporated into

presentations ? 2

Explain the concept of cellreferencing.

2
(c)

(d) What are somecommon applications of computers ? 2

(e) What is computer memory, and how is itmeasured ? 2
2
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Bachelor of Computer Applications 1"Semester
(2122)
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND COMPUTING
SOFTWARE
Paper :BCA-16-103

Time Allowed:Three Hours| [Maximum Marks :65

Note AtemptFIVE questions in all,including Question No.IX
(Unit-V) which iscompulsory and selecting ONE question
each from Units I-IV.

UNIT I

I.
(a) Describe the classification of computers based on Size.

(b) Explain the different types of Printers. 6,7

II. (a) Write notes on :

Types of Software

) Generation of Languages.

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(b) Deseribe the following devices:

Trackball

Magnetic tape

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II. () What isan Operating System ?Explain its functions.

(b) Explain the following DOS Commands.Give example to

)
show their use.

(i)
PATH

ATTRIB

(i) DELTREE. 6,7

IV. () Describe the Anatomy ofWindows.

(b) What is a Batch File ? How is a batch file created and

Run ?Explain

.
with example. 6,7

II
poNT
Explain how the Mail Merge featureisused to create Leters and
Envelopes. 13

VI. Explain the following features of Word Processing Package:

() UsingSyles
(6) Fonatting Paragraphs

(c) Autotext. 5,5,3

UNIT IV
VIL. (a) What is a Cell Address ? What is the diference

between Absolute and Relative Cell Address ? Explain

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UNIT IV
VI. (a) What is a Cell Address ? What is the diference

between Absolute and Relative Cell Address ?Explain

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(Ü) Deactivating Automatic Changes

(m) Validating Cell Contents. 6,7

VIII. (a) Explain the basics of creatinga presentation.

(6) Explain how are Macros Created, Recorded and Run in

Spreadsheet. 6,7

UNIT V(Compulsory Question)

DX. (a) Distinguish between RAM and ROM. 2

(b) Draw and label Block Diagram ofa Computer. 2

(c) Distinguish between Copy and Move Commands. 2

(d) What is the difference between Save and SaveAs ? 2

(e) What is the use of Recycle Bin? 2

() Explain theuse ofFill tool used in Spreadsheets. 3

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Time allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks:65

including Question No. I which is compulsory and selecting

NOTE: Attempt five questions in all,

one question from euch Unit.

X-X-X

Attempt the following:

a) Define header and footer. (3)

(2)
b) How to ereate fill-in forms?

ofmemory (2)
c) What are the different types available?

application software and system software. (2)

d) Differentiate between

(2)
e) Differentiate between bit, byte and word.

) Explain the use of Autocorrect fcature. (2)

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various input devices of computer system with diagrams and also explain
Describe

sume. (13)
different types of printers? Explain the working of the

Explain and compare various types of

III. What do you mean by software and hardware?

software. (13)

UNIT - I

IV. DOS commands with proper syntax and example: PATH, REN,
Explain the following

TYPE. DIR, COPY, XCOPY, FIND, FORMAT, ATTRIB, CHKDSK, SYS, TREE.
(13)
SCANDISK,and CD.

features also.
What do you understand by Anatomy of windows? Also explain special

(13)

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VI Explain important features of any word processor and how a document is mail-merged

(13)
explain with suitable examples.

VIL. What do you mean by word processor? Write a step-by-step procedure to' do cach of the
following activities using Word Processing software: (i) Replacing text (ii) To check the

spelling mistakes (iii) Mail-Merge (iv) Inserting table.

(13)

UNIT-IY

VI. the steps to sort the records using

What do you mean by conditional formatting? Explain

(13)
conditional formatting in sprcad sheet package.

IX. procedure to create a simple presentation using the PowerPoint

Write step-by-step

package whose slides include a title page (slide), a figure, bulleted text, a bar-graph and

(13)
an organization chart by choosing appropriate data on your own.
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Time allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 65

NOTE:Allempu five questions in all, incuding Question No. I which is compulsory and selecting

one question from euch Unit.

K-X-X

Aftempt the following

a) Define header and footer. (3)

b) How to create fill-in forms? (2)

(2)
c) What are the different types of memory available?

and system software. (2)

d) Differentiate between application software

word. (21
e) Differentiate between bit, byie and

) Explain the use of Autocorrect fcature. (2)

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Deseribe various input deviccs of computer system with diagrams and also explain

printers? Explain the wurking of the same. (13)

different types
of
What do you mean by software and hardware? Explain and compare various types of

(13)
softwure.

UNIT -I1

Explain DOS commands with proper syntax and example: PATH, REN,
the following

TYPE, DIR, COPY, XCOPY, FIND, FORMAT, ATTRIB, CHKDSK, SYS, TREE,
(13)
SCANDISK, and CD,

V. by Anatomy of windows? Also explain special features also.

What do you understand
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VI Explain important features of any word processor and how a document is mail-merged

(13)
explain with suitable examples.

VII. What do you mean by word processor? Write a step-by-step procedure to' do cach of the

following activities using Word Processing sotware: (i) Replacing text (i) To check the

(03)
spelling mistakes (iü)Mail-Merge (iv) Inserting table.

UNIT-IY

using
VIlIL. What do you mean by conditional fornatting? Explain the steps to sort the records

(13)
conditional fornatting in spread sheet package.

the PowerPoint
IX. Write step-by-step procedure to create a simple presentation using

page (side),a figure, bulleted text, a bar-graph and

package whose slides include a title

on your own. (13)

an organization chart by choosing appropriate data

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(i) The Sudents are required to attempt one question

from cach Section and the Compulsory question.

(iiü) All questions carry equal marks.

Section-A

1. (a) What are the different classifications of

Computers on the basis of size and architecture ?

©) With the heip of a block diagram, explain the
basic organization of a computer system. 6,7

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Explain in detail any three of them.

(b) Write notes on :

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Section-B

3. Discuss the various internal comamnds of DOS in

13
detail.

4. With the help of suitable example mention the wildcard

13
characters that are used in DOs.

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5. Explain the concept

Word. Mention the steps to insert a table of content

13
for a word file.

that could be applied on

6. Mention various formating
Package. Also mention the
text in Word Processing
13
the same.
steps to perform
Section-D

types of charts available in

7. What are the different

charts. 13
? Mention the use of each of the
spreadsheet

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create, name and save a Macro ? Also mention the
steps to delete a macro. 13

Scction-E

(Compulsory Question)

9. Briefly answer the following questions :

(i) Define BIT and BYTE.

(Gi) Explain the use of Autocorect feature.

(ii) What is warm booting and could booting ?

(iv) Write a note on Recycle Bin in Windows

Operating System.

(v) What do you mean by validating the cell content

in Spreadsheet ?
(vi) What are the different types of memory
available? Differentiate between them. 13