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This document contains a 10 question exam on computer disciplines with the following details: 1. The exam is divided into 2 parts over 2 pages with a total of 10 questions and maximum marks of 80. 2. Part A contains 5 compulsory short answer questions worth 2 marks each for a total of 10 marks. 3. Part B contains 5 out of 9 longer answer questions, with students to attempt all parts of the questions chosen. The marks for each question are provided in square brackets after the question. 4. Students must answer all questions in serial order and show their working.

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Dcap104 2

This document contains a 10 question exam on computer disciplines with the following details: 1. The exam is divided into 2 parts over 2 pages with a total of 10 questions and maximum marks of 80. 2. Part A contains 5 compulsory short answer questions worth 2 marks each for a total of 10 marks. 3. Part B contains 5 out of 9 longer answer questions, with students to attempt all parts of the questions chosen. The marks for each question are provided in square brackets after the question. 4. Students must answer all questions in serial order and show their working.

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Student Regd.

No D
COURSE CODE: DCAP104
COURSE TITLE: Exposure to Computer disciplines
Date of Exam:- 19 Sept Session:- 9:30-12:30
Time Allowed : 3 hours Max. Marks: 80

1. This paper contains 10 questions divided in two parts on 2 pages.


2. Part A is compulsory.
3. In Part B (Questions 2 to 10), attempt any 6 questions out of 9. Attempt all parts of
the questions chosen .
4. The marks assigned to each question are shown at the end of each question in square
brackets.
5. Answer all questions in serial order.

PART A
Q1) a) Differentiate data and information with example.
b) Define operating system with a suitable example.
c) Which protocol is used in internet?
d) List the devices used in network hardware.
e) Differentiate primary and secondary memory with one example of each.
f) What is utility software?
g) What are the different graphics file formats available?
h) What is the use of DBMS?
i) Define low and high level languages.
j) What do you mean by spyware?
[2*10=20]

PART B
Q2) Explain the working of DBMS with a suitable diagram. List and explain various
Database System applications. [10]

Q3) a) What are the various types of a network? List and explain them. [5]
b) What is network topology? Explain different types of network topologies. [5]

Q4) What dou you mean by a user interface? Explain the purpose of operating system.
Illustrate various types of operating system with examples. [10]

Q5) a) Explain with the help of a block diagram how computers process data? [5]
b) How computers represent data? [5]

Q6) Why do we use programming languages? Explain different types of programming


languages with relevant examples. [10]
Q7) Explain the need of security. Also explain different threats to users, data and
hardware. [10]

Q8) Write short notes on:


(a) Wireless networks [5]
(b) Data communication with standard telephone lines and modems. [5]

Q9) What security measures can be taken to prevent the data from different attacks,
viruses, spyware and other bugs? [10]

Q10) a) Illustrate the benefits of DBMS by comparing it with traditional file system. [5]
b) What is a computer program? How programs help in solving problems. [5]

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