Bangalore University 2006 B.Com computer funadamentals - Question Paper

iv semester B.com may/june 2006
(semester scheme)
computer science
computer fundamentals

time :3 hrs
max marks:90
SECTION-A
ans ANT TEN (10*2=20)

a)What is the difference ranging from input and output unit of a computer ?
b)Explain LAN and WAN
c)What is the difference ranging from RAM and ROM
d)What is a computer virus
e)Expand BASIC
g)What is a modem
h)Write two drawback of 1st generation computers
i)What is an algorithm?
k)What do you mean by data processing?
l)Define operating system

SECTION-B
ans ANY FIVE(5*5=25)

2Explain the different characteristics of a computer
3.Explain briefly computer network
4.Explain the different features of MS-WORD
5.write a flowchart to obtain the area of a circle
6.Write a note on search engines
7.Explain any one output device
8.Discuss the different kinds of programming languages

SECTION-C
ans ANY THREE(3*15=45)

10.Explain the applications of computer in different fields
11.a)Explain any 5 BASIC statements
b)Write a note on compact disc
12 a)Explain the working of a computer with a tagged block diagram
discuss the functions of different units
13a)Explain any 2 secondary storage devices
b)Write a note on kinds of networks
14.Write short notes
i)Multimedia
ii)E-mail
ii)MS-POWERPOINT

Earning:   Approval pending.