DOEACC Society 2007 Advanced Level Course In Computer Science A1-R3: IT TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS - Question Paper

(5x3)

7. Answer any 3 from the following:
a) In Linux, how does the script know what shell it should use?
b) Name any 4 procedural programming languages mentioning the application area where every is being generally used.
c) In Microsoft Excel, when you are dealing with large quantities of numbers, representing data via charts is advantageous. Support this statement with your viewpoint.
d) Convert the subsequent numbers:
i) Binary 110101 into Decimal Number.
ii) Decimal 25 into Binary Number.
(5x3)

8.
a) Distinguish ranging from impact and non-impact printers. Categorize dot matrix printer, daisy wheel printer, thermal printer and inkjet printer as impact or non-impact printer.
b) Explain the startup process for a personal computer. What is the difference ranging from stand-alone operating systems and network operating systems?
c) Differentiate ranging from multiprogramming and time-sharing.
d) What is a page break? elaborate soft and hard page breaks?
e) How do you change the number formats in Microsoft Excel?
(6+6+4+2+2)
A1-R3: IT TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS

NOTE:
1. There are 2 PARTS in this Module/paper. PART 1 contains 4 ques. and PART 2 contains 4 ques..

2. PART 1 is to be answered in the TEAR-OFFANSWER SHEET only, attached to the ques. paper, as per the instructions contained therein. PART 1 is NOT to be answered in the ans book.

3. Maximum time allotted for PART 1 is 1 HOUR. ans book for PART 2 will be supplied at the table when the ans sheet for PART 1 is returned. However, candidates who complete PART 1 earlier than 1 hour, can collect the ans book for PART 2 immediately after handing over the ans sheet for PART ONE.
TOTAL TIME: three HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 100
(PART ONE-40; PART 2 – 60)

PART ONE
(Answer all the questions)

1. Each ques. beneath provide a multiple option of answers. select the most improper 1 and enter in the “tear-off” ans sheet attached to the ques. paper, subsequent instructions therein. (1 x 10)

1.1 Which of the subsequent is a utility that rearranges your discontiguous files and free space on your computer so that your files are stored in contiguous units and free space is consolidated in 1 contiguous block?
A) degaussing
B) patch
C) defragmenter
D) logical block addressing

1.2 Which of the subsequent is the program your personal computer uses to get the computer system started after you turn it on?

Earning:   Approval pending.