Andhra University 2009 B.Com B.A./B.Sc./with no computer as Core subject - Question Paper

Model ques. Paper
B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. with no computer course as Core subject
Ist Year:Theory Paper-1
Introduction to Computers

Time: three Hours Max. Marks:100
SECSTION-A
ans all ques.
4x15=60 Marks





1. a) Draw the block diagram of a Computer and discuss all its parts in detail.

b) Discuss about system software and applications software.

OR
c) What are the different memory devices? discuss.
d) What are the various kinds of input devices? discuss.

2. a) What is an operating system? explain about different kinds of operating systems.

B) What is the minimum hardware needed for networking? discuss.
OR
c) elaborate the various kinds of printers available? explain..
d) Discuss the functionality of Data Bus and Address Bus.

3. a) What is system development life cycle? discuss in detail.

b) Write short notes on the evolution of programming languages.

OR
c) Discuss in detail about Data Communications.

4. a) discuss Mail Merge concept in MS-Word an provide an example.

b) discuss the Macros concept in MS-Word.
OR
c) define the steeps to create a presentation using auto content wizard in MS-Power
Point.
d) Describe the methods to insert, delete, print and copy slides in Ms-Power Point.

SECTION-B
ans any 5 ques.
5x4=20
5) Describe about various kinds of monitors.
6) What is the difference ranging from data and information? discuss.
7) How do we create a table of five rows and six columns using MS-Word?
8) What are the different views in MS-Power Point?
9) What did the difference ranging from the systems software and application software? discuss.
10) What is the difference ranging from a compiler and an interpreter?
11) How do we create headers and footers in MS-Word?
12) What are the short cut keys for cut, paste, save ands delete in MS-Word ?

SECTION-C
ans All ques.
10x2=20
13) What is clip art in MS-Word?
14) How to change font size and style in MS-Word.?
15) What is the function of a modem?
16) What is a plotter?
17) What is a smart card?
18) What is Public Domain Software?
19) How do we number a slide in MS-Power Point?
20) What is a Protocol?
21) What is machine Code?
22) What is a template in MS-Word?

Earning:   Approval pending.