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FINALTERM EXAMINATION FALL 2006 CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING Marks: 60 Time: 120min

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Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting any of the questions: 1. Attempt all questions. Marks are written adjacent to each question. 2. Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examination from anyone. a. If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions, attempt it to the best of your understanding. b. If you believe that some essential piece of information is missing, make an appropriate assumption and use it to solve the problem. c. Write all steps, missing steps may lead to deduction of marks. 3. You can consult your handouts while solving the paper. 4. The paper is tool independent. **WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious note of unfair means. Anyone found involved in cheating will get an `F` grade in this course. For Teacher's use only 4 5 6 7 14 15

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Question No: 1

( Marks: 1 )

- Please choose one

What computer hardware is essential for connecting two computers in Local Area Network?

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Modem

Ethernet card VGA Internet Connection


Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The instruction written in high-level language are converted into low-level language by the ____________

Operating System Compiler Parser Router


Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which software can provide results of mathematical calculations very easily?

Spreadsheets

Image processor Word processor None of these


Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which of the following is the extension of graphics files? .

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.doc

.mdb .gif .tmp


Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

A hardware device that stores data and programs, executes program instructions, and performs arithmetic/logic operations is known as the ____.

CPU

Integrated Circuit Main Storage Memory


Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The input device that reads printed characters, symbols, or graphical images into the computer is the:

Sensors

Speech recognition Mouse. Scanner


Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The component of the central processing unit that holds instructions, stores data and keeps results during the processing is called the:

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Arithmetic/Logic unit.

Control unit. Main memory. Micro processing chip.


Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The software that is used to write/send/receive an e-mail is called

Web browser

Mail Binder E-mail Handler E-mail Client


Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

A computer virus is a ____________

Software that saves the computer from being damaged.

Application software that helps to make different type of viruses and worms Program that spreads itself and destroys other program Program that corrects the problems in your computer
Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

What does internet service provider mean?

A software that helps you to connect to internet

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A company that helps you to connect to internet A software that allows you to send/receive e-mails A telephone network which helps you to connect to internet
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 10 ) (Marks: 5)

a) What are the following abbreviations stands for 12345SMTP POP3 VoIP DNS RDBMS

b) What will be the outcome of the JavaScript function in the program? Also write comments where you find // symbol from the following given chunk of code. (Marks: 5) <HTML> <HEAD> <SCRIPT TYPE="TEXT/JAVASCRIPT"> function sqnum() // { document.square.res.value = document.square.num.value * document.square.num.value </SCRIPT> </HEAD> <BODY> <FORM NAME="square"> Enter Number <INPUT TYPE=TEXT NAME="num" ONKEYUP="sqnum()"> <BR><BR>Square <INPUT TYPE=TEXT NAME="res" DISABLED> </FORM> </BODY> </HTML> Question No: 12 ( Marks: 8 )

// //

What is the difference between Microprocessor and Micro-controller? Give at least three differences.

Question No: 13

( Marks: 8 )

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Give at least one example for each the following? 1. Word Processor 2. Spreadsheet Software 3. Presentation software 4. Database software 5. Antivirus-software 6. Email Program 7. Search Engines 8. IP Address Question No: 14 ( Marks: 12 )

What is Network Topology? Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the following network design topologies with the help of diagram. 1- Bus Topology 2- Star Topology Question No: 15 ( Marks: 12 ) (Marks: 3*4=12)

Define the following terms: a) Firewall b) Artificial Neural Network c) Animation d) Denial of Service (DoS )

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