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First Semester 2012

Examination: B.S. 4 Years Programme
(Fresh & Re-Appear Candidates)
PAPER: Introduction to Computing
Course Code: IT-11394

TIME ALLOWED: 2 hrs. & 30 mins.

MAX. MARKS: 60

Attempt this Paper on Separate Answer Sheet provided.

Part-II (Short Questions)

Question # 2

[30 marks]

Write short answers to all of the following questions:

Define Software. What are its different types?

What is a computer Virus?
What is the difference between webpage and website?
What do you understand by the term Network Protocol?
What is multimedia?
What is difference between Intranet and Extranet?
What is difference between Algorithm and computer program?
What are relational operators?
What is the purpose of spreadsheet software?
What is the advantage of using functions in computer programming?
What is difference between LAN and WAN?
What is the use of Microsoft FrontPage?
What is difference between Machine Language and High Level Language?
What is an expert system?
What is the purpose of web browser?

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Question # 3

[10 marks]

a) Draw the block diagram showing the basic components of computer.

b) What is the cache memory? How it improves performance of computer system?

Question # 4

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[10 marks]

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Discuss the evolution of Management Information System, particularly with reference to

Database Management System and Ecommerce.

Question # 5

[10 marks]

a) What is a network topology? Draw star topology and write its advantages.
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b) Draw the flowchart to determine the state of water on the basis of temperature values as
given in the following table:
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Temperature
<=0
>0 and <100
>=100

Water State
Ice
Liquid
Steam

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