CS-611: Computer Fundamentals and PC Software June 2005
Question Paper of CS-611 : Computer Fundamentals and PC Software
Ql(a) What is the significance of the mail-merge feature in MS-Word? Write a step-by-step procedure for the following :
(i) To create a data source and a main document,
(ii)To merge the date source with the main document.
(b) Explain the role of the following elements in a programming language:
(i) Assignment statement, Print statement
(ii) Conditional statement, Looping statement
(iii) Subroutines and Functions
© Write the steps involved in performing the following disk drive
utilities:
(i) Disk defragmenter
(ii) Scan disk
(iii) Formatting the disks
(d) Mention the difference between synchronous and asynchronous Transmission. Also, with the help of a diagram, explain half-duplex and full-duplex communication.
Q2 (a) Write the steps involved in changing the following settings in the
Windows 95 operating system:
(i) Font setting
(ii) Date and time
(iii) Look of the desktop
(b) Write the steps involved in entering TCP/IP information, and, to set up a connection to your access provider.
Q3 (a) What is a virus ? List and explain, the categories of the viruses with respect to the sectors infected.
(b) What is vector processing? Give four reasons for increased complexity in RISC that lead to CISC.
Q4(a) Write the function of each layer in an OSI reference model.
(b) What are the minimum requirements for running multimedia applications like audio, video, recording audio in Windows 95 OS?
Q5(a) Write the working mechanisms of brides and routers.
(b) Write two differences between the following : (i) System Software Vs. Application Software (ii) Compiler Vs. Interpreter (iii) Machine language Vs. High level language.