Alagappa University 2007 M.C.A PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - exam paper

(2001 and 2002 batch)

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. (a) What are the elements of the computers and communication system? discuss. (10)
(b) Explain about communication developments in computer technology. (10)

2. (a) What is word processing? elaborate the features of word processing? (10)
(b) Define the terms :
(i) Groupware (3)
(ii) DTP (3)
(iii) Web browser. (4)

3. (a) What is spreadsheet? elaborate the features of spreadsheet? (5 + 5)
(b) What is Database software? elaborate the features of Database software? (5 + 5)

4. (a) What are the various kinds of Networks? discuss.
(10)
(b) What are the different advantages of network? discuss. (10)

5. (a) Explain about network topologies. (10)
(b) Explain about Analog and Digital signal. (10)

6. (a) Explain briefly about File Management system. (10)
(b) What are the various kinds of Database organization? discuss. (10)

7. (a) Explain about compression and decompression. (10)
(b) Explain about the different kinds of optical disks. (10)

8. (a) What are the phases of System Analysis and Design? discuss. (10)
(b) Define the terms :
(i) HTML (4)
(ii) JAVA (3)
(iii) Active-X. (3)

Earning:   Approval pending.