Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-1st Year B.C.A Computer Application .>>COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PC SOFTWARE>>E .>> - Question Paper

B.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
JUNE 2009.

First Year

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PC SOFTWARE

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks :60/75

Candidates with enrolment number starting with A4BCA and C5BCA should answer any FOUR from Qn. 1 to 6 and all others should answer any FIVE from Qn. 1 to 7 in Part A.

PART A (4 5 = 20/5 5 = 25 marks)

1.         What is meant by Application Software?

2.         What is meant by stored program concept? Explain briefly.

3.         Define LAN and explain its features.

4.         Write short note on cryptography.

5.         What is meant by Graphical User Interface? Explain briefly.

6.         Write short notes on program and accessories.

7.         Illustrate Mail Merge with an example.

PART B (4 10 = 40/5 10 = 50 marks)

Candidates with enrolment number starting with A4BCA and C5BCA should answer any FOUR from Qn.8 to 13 and all others should answer any FIVE from Qn. 8 to 14 in Part B.

8.         Explain Generation of computers in detail.

9.         Bring out the features to be considered in the design of Cache memory.

10.       Write short notes on :

             (a) Public key cryptography

             (b) Types of threats.

11.       Explain the history of windows briefly.

12.       What is the use of word pad? Why it is combined with Accessories?

13.       What are the classifications of virus? Explain briefly.

14.       Create an MS-Power point presentation to explain the definition of operating system.