Bangalore University 2008-2nd Sem B.Com Computer Science Iester /BBM/BHM , --, Computer Fundamentals - Question Paper

III semester B.Com/BBM/B.H.M. Examination, November/December 2008
(Fresh +Repeaters Scheme)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer fundamentals

Time: three hours Max. Marks: 90

Instruction: ans all the parts


SECTION-A

I. ans any ten ques.. every ques. carries 2 marks (10x2=20)

1. Define a computer.
2. Expand ENIAC and EDVAC
3. Name any 4 input devices.
4. What is hardware and software?
5. Name the 3 kinds of language translators.
6. Define LSB and MSB with an example.
7. What is the use of recycle bin in windows 98?
8. Name any 2 kinds of word processors.
9. What is spreadsheet?
10. Define a cell and a Cell address in worksheet.
11. Mention any 2 advantages of Networks.
12. Give examples of popular search engines.


SECTION-B

ans any 5 ques.. every ques. carries 5 marks (5x5=25)

13. discuss 2nd generation computers.
14. Differentiate ranging from primary and secondary memory.
15. Simplify:
a. Concert decimal (165) to binary number
b. Add (10111) and (10101)
16. Write a flowchart to generate N natural numbers.
17. What are the necessary steps to perform spell and grammar check in MS-Word?
18. Explain the steps to insert a new slide in PowerPoint presentation.
19. Explain LAN and WAN.
20. Explain any 2 applications of multimedia.

SECTION-C

ans any 3 ques.. every ques. carries fifteen marks (13x5=45)

21. Explain the application of computer in various fields. 15
22. a) discuss the different units of a computer with a neat block diagram. 10
b) elaborate the advantages of high level language? 05
23. a) discuss the advantages of DBMS. 05
b) discuss any 3 DOS internal commands with syntax and example.10
24. a) discuss the various kinds of transmission media. 05
b) discuss the use of any 5 kinds of statistical used in excel. 10
25. Write short notes on: (5+5+5)
a. Printers
b. Computer security
c. Internet

Earning:   Approval pending.