Mid-Term Summer-2021

Department of Business Administration

Subject: Introduction to Information and Communication Technology

Instructor: Dr Bismah Hasan Submission Day: Wednesday
Program: BBA Submission Date: August 4, 2021
Max. Marks: 25 Submission Time: 03:00 pm-05:30 pm

Please follow the instructions carefully:

1. Write your answers directly on the Black Board (recommended) or upload word file
before the due date on Blackboard.
2. Write your name and registration ID on the first page of your Word file.
3. Answer scripts can only be uploaded on Blackboard only during the submission time.
4. To avoid any unforeseen problems, you are advised to follow the Guide lines
communicated by the Faculty Members.
5. Submission of answer copy(ies) will be considered acceptable through Blackboard only.
Therefore, do not submit your document through email or any other medium.
6. Use 12 pt. font size and Times New Roman font style along with 1-inch page margins.
7. Follow the requirements of the word limit and the marking criteria while writing your
answers.
8. Provide relevant, original and conceptual answers, as this exam aims to test your ability to
examine, explain, modify or develop concepts discussed in class.
9. Do not copy answers from the internet or other sources. The plagiarism of your answers
may be checked through Turnitin.
10. Double check your word file before uploading it on BlackBoard to ensure that you have
uploaded the correct file with your answers.
Question no 01: [06 Marks]
A system bus is used to carry data between two or more components of the system. Since an 8-bit
processor has only 8 data bits and cannot be connected directly to each and individual Input /
Output (I/O) device. Use the strategies discussed in the class to connect at least five devices of
your choice to the processor. Explain how all the devices will be able to communicate in a single
machine cycle (if possible). If all the devices cannot communicate within a single machine cycle,
how they can communicate with multiple machine cycle.
Rubrics (Scoring Guide)
- Reasoning= 50%
- Explanation = 50%

Question no 02: [06 Marks]

a) Explain briefly the developments in computer technology starting from first generation to
fifth generation.
b) What Are the Differences among the Types, Sizes, and Functions in the Following
Categories: Personal Computers (Desktop), Mobile Computers, Midrange Servers,
Mainframes, Supercomputers, and Embedded Computers? Your answer should be in
table form.

Rubrics (Scoring Guide)

- Comparison= 60%
- Explanation= 20%

Question no 03: [05 Marks]

Distance learning connects their college campus with their students over the internet via
technological connectivity. Do you agree with the notion of distance learning? What options do
college administrators have for engaging their students during this pandemic? A campus
management heir you for selecting hardware and software in order to run the campus over the
internet? Justification must be provided for the selection of any hardware or software.

Rubrics (Grading Criteria)

Explanation: 50%
Identification 50%
Question no 04: [05 Marks]
What do you think, which system software will be more popular in the future? Will a single
operating system will be sufficient? Do you think it will be better to include application software
with system software? What will be the Pros and Cons of this strategy?

Rubrics (Grading Criteria)

Explanation: 50%
Identification 50%

Question no 04: [03 Marks]

What are the different types of number systems? Perform the following conversions along with
the working notes.
a) (101011010)2 = (____)10
b) (8DB9)16 = (____)2
c) (101001)10 = (____)16

Rubrics (Scoring Guide)

- Steps= 80%
- Correct Answer = 20%