Exam Details

Subject Computer Basics
Paper
Exam / Course Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCLE)
Department School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

No of Printed Pages: 4

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Term-End Examination
December, 2016

BET-017 COMPUTER BASICS
Time hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Question no. 1 is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from the remaining.


1. Choose the correct option in the following objective type questions: 7 x 2=14

All calculations and comparisons are carried out within

ALU

CPU

Secondary Storage

Control Unit

"Back-up storage" is also called as

Primary storage

Buffer storage

Auxiliary storage

Main storage

Which of the following is not a software?

MS-DOS

Windows

Linux

Keyboard

are used for storing characters. In one byte, the number of bits are

Four

Eight

Two

Sixteen

The Windows Taskbar is located on the desktop at the

Bottom side

Top side

Left side

Right side

The network which provides connectivity within a small geographical area, without using cables, is called as

LAN

MAN

WAN

WLAN

Backspace key is used to move the cursor to

Current location

Left and Delete the character

Shift the character

Delete the character

2. What are the basic components of a computer system? Explain.

What unique features classify computers into different generations? 2x7=14

3. What are the various commands used in Office' program Explain with the help of neat sketches.

Explain Worms, Viruses and Trojan Horses. 2x7=14

4. What is a Spreadsheet? What are the major uses of MS Excel software?

What is 'Formula' in MS Excel program How is a formula created Explain with examples. 2x7=14

5. While making a presentation, what types of slides are commonly used

What are the various views available in PowerPoint to view the created presentation? 2x7=14

6. What are the various Internet connectivity options Explain in brief.

What do you understand by net surfing and chatting? Differentiate between net surfing and chatting. 2x7=14

7. Write short notes on any four of the following 4x3 1/2 =14

System Software

RAM and ROM

Tips for E-mailing

Antivirus Software

Output Devices

Templates


Departments

  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
  • School of Agriculture (SOA)
  • School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
  • School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
  • School of Education (SOE)
  • School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
  • School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
  • School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
  • School of Gender Development Studies(SOGDS)
  • School of Health Science (SOHS)
  • School of Humanities (SOH)
  • School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITDS)
  • School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
  • School of Law (SOL)
  • School of Management Studies (SOMS)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
  • School of Sciences (SOS)
  • School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
  • School of Social Work (SOSW)
  • School of Tourism & Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSM)
  • School of Tourism &Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSSM)
  • School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
  • School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
  • Staff Training & Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)

Subjects

  • Advanced Survey
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Basics
  • Concrete Technology
  • Construction Drawing
  • Construction Technology- I
  • Construction Technology- II
  • E/M Engineering
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electronics
  • Elementary Civil Engineering
  • Elements of Survey
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Engineering Materials
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Estimating & Quantity Surveying- I
  • Estimating & Quantity Surveying- II
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Heat Power Technology
  • Industrial Management
  • Machine Drawing
  • Mathematics-I
  • Mathematics-II
  • Physics
  • Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
  • Strength of Materials
  • Theory of Structures- I
  • Theory of Structures- II
  • Workshop Technology