Punjab Technical University 2006-1st Sem M.Sc Information Technology -(IT)COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS - Question Paper

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
MSIT-101 (O) (MSCIT Ist Semester) (2096)
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Max Marks:75

Note: part A is compulsory. Attempt any 9 ques. from part B.

Section A (Marks: two Each)

1. Answer every ques. in 40-60 words.
a. List a few 4th generation languages.
b. What do you mean by TCP/IP?
c. Name any 4 system S/W’s.
d. What do you mean by machine code?
e. What is the difference ranging from TCP/IP and OSI model?
f. What is the difference ranging from compiler and interperator?
g. Why are modems used in data communication system?
h. What is Electronic Mail?
i. What is the purpose of ALU?
j. What is FTP?
k. Differentiate ranging from a bit, byte and a word.
l. Name 3 secondary storage devices.
m. What is the purpose of an operating system?
n. What is Virus?
o. What is an Assebler?


Section B Marks: five every

2. List 2 different input devices and discuss in brief.
3. Differentiate High level language , Machine language and Assembly language.
4. What are various Computers Generations.? discuss in Brief.
5. What are the different characteristics of Computer?
6. What are the various components of the computers? discuss with the help of a block diagram.
7. What is an operating system? elaborate the various services given by operating system?
8. What are the various kinds of softwares? discuss with example every of them.
9. Write short note on World Wide Web.
10. What are different uses id internet?
11. Write short note on Number System.
12. What are various topologies of network? discuss in brief.
13. What is the difference ranging from Multiprogramming and Multitasking?

Earning:   Approval pending.