Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) 2009-2nd Year B.Com __ _Foundation (RSS) - Question Paper

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II Year B.A./B.Com. Degree Examination, May/June 2009 (RSS) FOUNDATION Course IN INFORMATION Technology

Date : 5-6-2009

Time : 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

SECTION - A

Note : Answer any four of the following :

1.    What is E-commerce ? Explain.

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2.    What are secondary storage devices ? Explain the features of different secondary storage devices.

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3.    Explain any three input devices.

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4.    Explain computer organization with the help of a diagram.

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5.    Explain the application of IT in science and technology.

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6.    What is DOS ? What are DOS commands ? Describe the commands used for managing files.

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SECTION - B

Note : Answer any four of the following :    (5x4=20)

7.    Write any 5 internal commands of DOS.

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8.    Write a short note on Binary system.

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9. Internet is a powerful mass medium. Discuss.

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10.    Write a note on computer viruses.

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11.    What is DBMS ? Explain the salient features of DBMS.

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12.    What are the differences between Star and Ring networks ?

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SECTION - C Note : Answer any five of the following :

13.    What is application software ?

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14.    Bring out the difference between high level and low level language.

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15.    How do you open e-mail account ?

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16.    Explain the features of non-impact printers.

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17.    What is multimedia ?

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18.    Write any 3 advantages of MS Excel.

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20. What is the contribution of Charles Babbage in the development of modern computer ?

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