Exam Details

Subject Computer Fundamentals and PC Software
Paper
Exam / Course Bachelor of Computer Applications
Department School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

Explain the structure of a computer with the help of a diagram.

Explain the concepts of multiprogramming with the help of a diagram.

Explain the characteristics of Twisted pair cables and Fiber optic cables in the context of communication channels.

Explain the concepts of Cryptography and Cryptanalysis.

Explain the structure of Windows with the help of a diagram.

What is the use of Mail Merge feature of MS-Word Explain the process of mail merging list of names and addresses with a main document.

Explain the concepts of datatype, array and expressions, with the help of an example of each, in the context of a programming language.

Explain the memory system of a computer.

3. Compare and contrast the following:

Local Area Network vs Wide Area Network

Compiler vs Interpreter

Circuit switching vs Packet switching

Star topology vs Bus topology

Explain the need of the following terms in the context of Windows Operating System:

Menus

Icons

Folder

Recycle Bin

Define the term protocol in the context of computer networks.

What is the basic procedure for creating a new document in MS-Word Why do you need to save a document? Explain.

What are the uses of document templates

What are the advantages and disadvantages of CD-ROM as an external storage memory


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

  • ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF ALGORITHM
  • Basics Mathematics
  • BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
  • C' Programming and Data Structure
  • C++ and Object Oriented Programming
  • Computer Basics and PC Software
  • Computer Fundamentals and PC Software
  • Computer Networks
  • COMPUTER ORIENTED NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES
  • E-COMMERCE
  • Foundation Course in English for Computing
  • Foundation Course in Mathematics in Computing
  • FUNDAMENTAL OF COMPUTER NETWORKS
  • Intranet Administration
  • Introduction to Computer Organisation
  • Introduction to Internet Programming
  • INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
  • Introduction to System Software
  • Multimedia
  • NETWORK PROGRAMMING AND ADMINISTRATION
  • PC Software Skills
  • Programming In C++
  • STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
  • TCP/IP PROGRAMMING
  • Theory of Computer Science
  • WEB PROGRAMMING