section A

Q-1GUI stands for Graphical User Interface, a visual way for users to interact with
electronic devices or software through graphical elements such as icons and
buttons.

Q-2 TextBox, Button, Label, and CheckBox are four standard controls in VB (Visual
Basic).

Q-3 IDE stands for Integrated Development Environment, a software suite that
combines tools for coding, debugging, and compiling to facilitate software
development.

Q-4 A form is a graphical user interface (GUI) element that allows users to input
data or interact with a program through various controls such as buttons and text
fields.

Q-5 A variable is a storage location in a program that holds data and has a
specific name, data type, and value.

section B

Q1(a)The `InputBox` function in VB is used to gather input from the user, typically
through a text box, whereas the `MsgBox` function is employed to display a message
box with information or prompts for user interaction. In short, `InputBox` is for
receiving input, and `MsgBox` is for displaying messages.

Q2(a) User-defined data types allow programmers to create custom data structures.
In languages like C, C++, or some versions of BASIC, you can use structures or
classes to define these types.

Example in C:
```c
struct Point {
int x;
int y;
};

// Creating a variable of user-defined type

struct Point myPoint;
myPoint.x = 10;
myPoint.y = 5;
```

In this example, `Point` is a user-defined data type with members `x` and `y`. The
structure allows grouping related variables together, enhancing code organization
and readability.

Q3(a) Text Box:

A Text Box is a graphical user interface element that allows users to input and
display text in software applications. It's commonly used for data entry and is a
fundamental component in forms.

Check Box:
A Check Box is a GUI element that presents users with a binary choice, typically
true/false or yes/no. Users can select or deselect a Check Box by clicking on it.

Message Box:
A Message Box is a dialog box that displays messages to the user. It provides a
simple way for software applications to communicate information, warnings, errors,
or to prompt the user for a decision.

Q4(b) MDI stands for Multiple Document Interface. It is a graphical user interface
design in which multiple documents or windows can be opened within a single
application.

Key features of MDI:

1. **Parent Window:** The main window that acts as a container for child windows.

2. **Child Windows:** Individual windows within the application, each representing

a separate document or view.

3. **Navigation:** Users can switch between open documents within the same
application.

4. **Menu and Toolbar:** MDI applications often have a shared menu and toolbar for
actions that apply to the entire application, along with specific actions for each
document.

5. **Efficient Use of Screen Space:** MDI is useful when managing multiple

documents simultaneously without cluttering the desktop.

Q5(a) The Properties Window is a user interface element in software development

environments, such as Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).

Key functions of the Properties Window:

1. **Property Display:** It displays a list of properties associated with the

currently selected object, such as a form, button, or textbox.

2. **Modification:** Developers can modify the properties directly from the

Properties Window. This includes changing attributes like size, color, font,

3. **Accessibility:** It serves as a central location to access and manage the

properties of objects, improving efficiency and organization during the development
process.

4. **Documentation:** The Properties Window often includes tooltips or descriptions

that provide information about each property,

5. **Event Binding:** In addition to properties, the window may also display events
associated with the selected object,

section - c

Q-2) The `Open` method for an ADO (ActiveX Data Objects) connection is used to
establish a connection to a data source. It is a part of the ADO Connection object,
and its syntax is as follows:

```vbscript
connection.Open ConnectionString, UserID, Password, Options
```

- **ConnectionString:** Specifies the connection string, which includes information

about the data source, such as the provider, database file, server, etc.
- **UserID:** (Optional) Specifies the user ID for authentication.

- **Password:** (Optional) Specifies the password for authentication.

- **Options:** (Optional) Additional options for opening the connection, such as

specifying the mode of the connection.

Example:

```vbscript
Dim conn
Set conn = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")

conn.ConnectionString = "Provider=SQLOLEDB;Data Source=ServerName;Initial

Catalog=DatabaseName;Integrated Security=SSPI;"
conn.Open
```

In this example, a connection object is created, the connection string is set to

connect to a SQL Server database, and then the `Open` method is called to establish
the connection. The `ConnectionString` can vary based on the type of database and
the specific parameters needed for the connection.