COMPUTER SCIENCE HSSC–I

Time allowed: 2:40 Hours Total Marks Sections B and C: 62

SECTION – B (Marks 42)
Q. 2 Answer the following parts briefly. (14 x 3 = 42)

Describe the advantages of using ‘views’ in a

Differentiate between RAM and ROM, emphasizing
(i) 03 OR relational database. Provide example of scenario 03
their distinct characteristics.
where creating views would be beneficial.
Briefly explain the concept of object relational What are some commonly used primary storage
(ii) 03 OR 03
database model. devices for immediate data access?
Discuss the importance of forms in Microsoft
Briefly explain the purpose of the TCP/IP model in
(iii) 03 OR Access. Enlist the various types of forms available 03
networking.
in MS Access.
Consider a Ticket Booking System for a theater,
where customers can book tickets for different
Differentiate between ‘circuit switching’ and ‘packet
(iv) shows. Create an ER diagram that illustrates the 03 OR 03
switching’.
entities involved, such as customers, shows, and
tickets, along with their relationships.”
Why is Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC)
Differentiate between a hub and a switch in terms of
(v) 03 OR better than Complex Instruction Set Computing 03
their impact on network performance.
(CISC) architectures?
Analyse the role of the control unit (CU) in a CPU.
(vi) Provide examples of operations performed by the 03 OR Write the advantages of Half Duplex mode. 03
CU.
How Ribbon Cable affects the performance of a
(vii) Differentiate between intel P4 and AMD Athlon. 03 OR computer? List different ribbon cables types with 03
their data transfer rate.
What is the functions of the disk controller in a
(viii) 03 OR Differentiate between the ‘CPU’ and ‘system unit’. 03
computer?
Analyse the principles of optical disk storage
(ix) Compare ‘modem’ and ‘network card’. 03 OR devices inside the system unit. How do they store 03
and retrieve data?
Why magnetic disks are better storage medium for
(x) data archiving as compared to magnetic tapes? 03 OR Differentiate between SDRAM and DDR. 03
Write reasons.
Hardware and software of a computer system are Difference between short distance and long
(xi) 03 OR 03
like two sides of a coin. Discuss. distance wireless communications.
How do base stations, cell towers, and mobile What is firmware? How does it differ from software
(xii) devices collaborate to enable mobile 03 OR and hardware? Provide examples of devices that 03
communication? commonly use firmware.
Wi-Fi is providing wireless access. How does it
Compare productivity software with business
(xiii) 03 OR compare to other wireless technologies like 03
software.
Bluetooth?
In transportation, how does GPS technology enable
effective tracking? Discuss the benefits of using Enlist dual purpose input/output (I/O) devices and
(xiv) 03 OR 03
GPS for monitoring the movement and status of define any two of them.
valuable assets.

SECTION – C (Marks 20)

Attempt the following questions. (4 x 5 = 20)
What is meant by wireless communication? Discuss What is open system interconnection model? Briefly
Q.3 the advantages and challenges of using WiMAX 05 OR describe four lower layers (layer 1 to layer 4) of OSI 05
technology for wireless communication. model.
What is the significance of ports on a motherboard?
Explain the process of transforming an entity-
How do they accommodate various peripheral
Q.4 relationship model into a relational schema, 05 OR 05
devices? Provide examples of different types of
highlighting key steps involved in it.
ports.
How does the fetch-decode-execute cycle
contribute to the functioning of a CPU? Provide an
application scenario illustrating how the CPU Explain the significance of primary keys and foreign
Q.5 executes instructions stored in memory during this 05 OR keys in the context of database design. How do they 05
cycle, and identify the specific registers that actively contribute to data integrity?
participate in ensuring a smooth fetch-decode –
execute process.
Explain how mobile computing has transformed the What is “non-volatile memory”? Elaborate its
Q.6 way people work and communicate. Give specific 05 OR characteristics. What distinguishes it from volatile 05
examples of mobile technologies. memory?
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