Punjab Technical University 2006-1st Sem M.B.A DCA - FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Question Paper

FUNDAMENTALS OF info TECHNOLOGY (NEW)
DCA, IST Semester (2096)

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks:75

Note: Attempt all ques. In Part A and any 9 ques. from Part B. every ques. in Part A and Part B carry two and five marks respectively.


PART A
1.
a. Write any 2 salient features of 3rd generation computers.
b. What is the role of control unit in computers?
c. Fill in the blanks(118.75) 10 = (….) eight = (…) 16.
d. What is the purpose of cache?
e. What is meant by storage hierarchy?
f. Name devices used in voice recognition system?
g. What is an assembler used for?
h. Why do you need Personal Assistance Package?
i. What is a URL?
j. Give any 2 features of notebook computers that are not in PC’s.
k. What is the usage of MS Publisher 2000?
l. When will you consult thesaurus?
m. What is the disadvantage of autofornmatting text?
n. What is meant by mixed references in Excel 2000?
o. What is the meaning of handouts in Ms PowerPoint?

Part B
2. Discuss the short cut conversions methods for binary – to- octal and binary – to- hexadecimal and vice versa.
3. Describe the main memory of Computers.
4. Which printers will you recommend for a computer laboratory and why?
5. What are the advantages and limitations of high level languages?
6. What must be the salient features of a Graphics package and Why?
7. Write the steps to send a word document as attachment in an email.
8. Compare mainframe systems and supercomputers.
9. What are the common keyboard commands to control office windows?
10. What are the various character styles available in MS Word?
11. Write the steps to create a worksheet that uses formula for decision making.
12. Describe the AutoContent Wizard for creating presentations.

(9x5=45)

Earning:   Approval pending.