Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2006 B.A Computer Science Windows and Internet - Question Paper

TERM- END EXAMINATION- JANUARY, 2006.
WINDOWS AND INTERNET
Time: three hour Maximum marks: 100
part A- (8 x five =40 marks)
ans any 8 ques..

1. What is Von Neumann architecture?
2. elaborate the 2 computers designed by Charles Babbage?
3. describe the subsequent terms:
(a) Micro-processors
(b) Lap-Top
(c) Super-computer.
4. Compare and contrast RAM and ROM.
5. discuss memory hierarchy.
6. discuss high level language.
7. Differentiate Compiler and Interpreter.
8. elaborate the kinds of windows supported by Ms-Windows?
9. What is a dialogue box?
10. List few tools available in windows such as command button, text box, list box, drop down list box, check box.

part B - (6 x 10 =60 marks)
ans any 6 ques..

11. discuss the conversion methods of binary to octal and hexadecimal.
12. obtain the 1's and 2's complement of the subsequent fixed-point numbers.
(a)10100010
(b)00000000
(c)11001100.
13. Add the subsequent numbers in eight bit register using signed 2's complement notation
(a) + 75 and + 85
(b) - 75 and - 85.
14. describe cycle time, data transfer rate, access time and access modes.
15. elaborate the different choices used to change the display of directory tree and its contents?
16. What is a File Manager?
17. provide the Menu Commands to :
. Open a new directory window
. Display both tree and directory in the
directory window.
. Sort the files in the right half by kind.
18. discuss Paint Brush tool available. in. MS-Window.

Earning:   Approval pending.