Chapter 1:

Q1-Why RAM is so important as a computer resource for data processing.Write two

reasons.

Q2-What is the importance of Device Drivers as a system software?

Q3-Why language processors are needed?Name the language processor used by

Assembly language?

Q4-Write two advantages of an open source software?

Q5-How the operating system manages to execute multiple processes?

Q6-What is the importance of protecting the resources of each process by the

Operating System?

Chapter 2:
Q1- Write two advantages of using MDI over GUI?

Q2-Write one reason that why Linux is not a popular Operating System compared to
windows?

Q3-Write two disadvantages of GUI over MDI and CLI?

Q4-Why multi user operating system needs to be installed on main frame and
minicomputers?

Q5-Why the development of Single user operating system is less that multi user
operating system?

Q6-What is Batch Processing Sytem?

Q7-What is the importance of Real time system in an oil refinery?

Chapter 3:

Q1- Why save as is preferred to use while same data is needed multiple times on
other files?

Q2-Write the Shortcut keys of the following:

i-Top of the Document.
ii-End of the file.
Q3-Why selection break is more suitable in creating/designing syllabus books
compared to Page break?

Q4-What is the importance of header and footer in the document?

Q5- Differentiate between ‘Landscape’ and ‘Portrait’ page orientation?

Chapter 4:
Q1-Draw the diagram to show the difference between Synchronous and A
Synchronous.

Q2-Why protocol is important in data communication?

Q3-Write one draw back of transmitting in accurate data?

Q4-Why control information is needed in A Synchronous transmission?

Q5-What is the importance of timeliness?Explain with an example.

Q6-Draw the diagram to show all the elements of the data communication system.

Q7-Write the purpose of twisting the cables as a pair in twisting pair cables?

Q8-Write two advantages of Coaxial cable compared to Twisted Pair cable?

Q9-Why converter is needed in fibre optic cable?

Q10-What is the advantage of Line of Sight in Microwave transmission?

Q11-Write two advantages of using Infra Red compared to bluetooth?

Q12- Why receiving station is installed far away from transmitting stations in satellite
communication?

Q13-Write two reasons for distortion in transmission impairment?

Q14-Why Dial-Up modem is obsolete and which technology replaced it?

Q15- How modulation/demodulation helps computer to communicate with telephone

lines?

Q16-What is meant by Best Pathway available for data communication using

routers?Write two points.

Q17-In which case the date rate is twice than the baud rate?

Q18-How many bits can be transmitted if the signal changes to states?

Q19-If the signal to noise ratio is 1:2, then what will happen to the quality of the
communication channel?

Q20-If the baud rate is 28Kbps,calculate the data rate?(Data rate=2xBaud Rate)

Chapter 5:

Q1-Draw the diagram to show the printer sharing on a computer network with 6 nodes
connected to switch?

Q2-Why simplex mode is suitable for TV broadcasting?

Q3-Write a reason to explain briefly that why ATM machines use Half Duplex mode?

Q4-What are two steps to improve the security of Client/Server network by an

administrator?

Q5-Write two advantages of point to point over client/server network?

Q6-Write two reasons why client/server is preferable to be used in Internet

communication?

Q7-Draw the diagram of WAN to connect two different networks using Switch as a
central device having 6 nodes each.Also use client/server architecture with one
shared printer in each network.

Q8-Write two reasons that why MAN is more popular to be used by different
organisations?

Q9-Why bluetooth is used to create PAN?

Q10-Write two disadvantages of Mesh topology over Star topology?

Q11-Write two advantages of CDMA technology over all other wired communication
lines?

Chapter 6:
Q1- Write any four ethical uses of computer which can impact society social
computer?

Q2-Write two reasons that why information accuracy is important?

Q3-Internet and privacy is a big current issue.Write four reasons how it can be
replaced?