Periyar University 2007 B.Com Computer Science FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER AND COBOL - Question Paper

B.Com. (CA) DEGREE EXAMINATION, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007.
Second Semester
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER AND COBOL
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (10 x two = 20 marks)
ans ALL ques..
1. What are the various kinds of memories available?
2. What is FDD?
3. Define Internet.
4. What is search engine?
5. What is called figurative constants?
6. Explain about configuration part.
7. What are the symbols used to describe sij^n in COBOL?
8. Give the general format of JUSTIFIED clause.
9. What is called SD?
10. What is called dynamic in file organization in
COBOL.
PART B — (5 x four = 20 marks)
11. (a) define the classification of a computer.
Or (b) Briefly define about printers.
12. (a) discuss about operating system with
suitable examples.
Or
(b) define about evolution of Internet with example.
13. (a) define ACCEPT and DISPLAY VERB in
COBOL with example.
Or
(b) Explain about MOVE and
move-corresponding with example.
14. (a) discuss about REDEFINES clause with
example.
Or
(b) discuss about linear search in table handling.
15. (a) What is sequential file? discuss with
example.
Or
(b) What is Random file? discuss with example.
PART C — (5 x 12 = 60 marks)
ans ALL ques..
16* (a) Draw a block diagram of a computer, and discuss the working principles.
Or
(b) discuss about different Input devices with example.
17. (a) discuss different network protocols with neat diagram.
Or
(b) discuss the working principles of electronic mail with suitable diagram.
18. (a) What is editing picture clauses? discuss
with examples.
Or
(b) discuss different arithmetic verbs with general format and examples.
19. (a) Write detailed notes on RENAMES and
different corresponding choices.
Or
(b) Mention various kinds of PERFORM statements. discuss with examples.
20. (a) Write a COBOL program to create a learner
file containing 5 subject marks.
Or
(b) discuss merge operation with suitable COBOL program.

Earning:   Approval pending.