Model Question Set 7
Time:
1:30 hrs Full Marks: 50
Students
are required to answer in their own words as per as practicable.
All
questions are compulsory.
Group ‘A’
Very
short questions: 10
1. What
is a computer network?
Ans: Interconnection of two or more
computers together for communication and sharing is known as computer network.
2. Define
the term program.
Ans: Program is a set of instructions that
make computer to accomplish a type of task.
3. Name
the first mechanical computer.
Ans: Analytical Engine was the first
mechanical computer.
4. What
does computer virus mean?
Ans: Virus is a self-replicating and
destructive computer program.
5. How
many bytes a character ‘y’ stored?
Ans: 1 bit
6. Give
any two examples of output device.
Ans: Monitor and Speaker are the two
examples of output device.
7. Is
function of ‘Close’ and ‘Exit’ same in MS Word?
Ans: Yes, the function of both command are
same.
8. Who
is known as first programmer?
Ans: Lady Augusta Ada Lovelace was the
first programmer.
9. Write
the full form of the followings:
a) IT =Information Technology
b) HTTP =Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
c) GIF =Graphic Interchange Format
d) CUI =Character User Interface
Group ‘B’
Short
questions: 7*4=28
1. Write
any four features of windows-based OS.
Ans: The four features of windows based OS are given below:
i. It allows users to do graphical
works.
ii. No need to remember commands for
working on this OS.
iii. By looking options and icons,
user can do maximum works.
iv. User can do variety of works at
a time.
2. What
do mean by video conferencing and virtual reality? Explain.
Ans: Video conferencing is a technology that allows
users in different locations to hold face-to-face meetings without having to
move to a single location together. This technology is particularly convenient
for business users in different cities or even different countries because it
saves time, expenses, and hassles associated with business travel.
Virtual Reality (VR) is
the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. Unlike traditional
user interfaces, VR places the user inside an experience. Instead of viewing a
screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to interact
with 3D worlds. By simulating as many senses as possible, such as vision,
hearing, touch, even smell, the computer is transformed into
a gatekeeper to this artificial world. The only limits to
near-real VR experiences are the availability of content and
cheap computing power.
3. What
are the symptoms of computer virus?
Ans: The symptoms of computer viruses are
given below:
i. Computer becomes slow. ii. Computer restarts frequently
iii. Data, Programs and files are being
corrupt iv. Unusual beep and
messages occurs
4. Mention
any five points of computer ethics.
Ans: The five points of computer ethics are given
below:
a. You should not use a computer to harm other people.
b. You should not interfere with other people's computer
work.
c. You should not snoop around in other people's files.
d. You should not use a computer to steal.
e. You should not use a computer to bear false witness.
5. Define
the term HTML. Explain the importance of HTML in web page design.
Ans: HTML refers to Hyper Text Transfer
Protocol. It is the high level programming language that is used to create web
pages. At first Tim Berners Lee developed the first web page using HTML.
It
is very important in web page designing. It provides different keywords that
help in encoding codes for web pages. There are more different languages that
are used for creating web pages as HTML.
6. Write
short notes on:
i)
LAN
LAN
refers to Local Area Network. It is the smallest network among MAN and WAN.
Communication is faster in it. Less people can use this type of network. Low
investment is required for its connection. Maintenance can be done very well in
less time. It can be owned by private or small organizations.
ii)
Super Computer
Super Computer is one of the biggest
computers on the basis of size. It is one of the most powerful computer. It is
most expensive computer in the world. It is used for scientific research and
weather forecasting. It consumed large amount of electricity and produced large
amount of heat.
Group ‘C’
Long questions: 2*6=12
1.
a. Write
an algorithm to print the word “Nepal” ten times.
Ans:
The algorithm is given below:
Step 1 : Store
“Nepal” in a variable N$ and 1 in X
Step 2 :
Display N$
Step3 : Add
1 to the variable X
Step4 : Check,
is X<=10?
If yes, goto
step 2
If no, goto step 5
Step 5 : Stop
b. Write
a QBASIC program to read the value of pen in paisa and convert it into the
nearest rupees and paisa.
CLS
INPUT
“PRICE OF PEN IN PAISA”;P
RS=P\100
PP=P/100
PS=RS-PS
PRINT
“AMOUNT IS RS AND IN PAISA=”;RS”.”PS
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2. Distinguish
between word processing package, spreadsheet package and presentation package
with any two examples of each.
Ans: The differences
between are given below:
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Word Processing package
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Spreadsheet package
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Presentation package
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2
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4
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Word processing software, sometimes called a word
processor, allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly
text and sometimes graphics.
Most word processing
software allows users to incorporate graphical images, such as digital photos
and clip art, in documents.
Its
extension is .doc or .docx.
Example:
Ms-word, word star, word perfect, etc
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Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in rows
and columns and perform calculations on the data.
Most spreadsheet
software has basic features to help users create, edit, and format worksheets.
Its
extension is .xls or xlsx.
Example:
Excel, Lotus1-2-3, spreadsheet, etc
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Presentation software
is used to create visual aids for your presentation to deliver feelings,
thoughts, ideas, information, messages to a group of people.
Presentation software
typically provides a variety of predefined presentation
formats that define complementary colors for backgrounds,
text, and graphical accents on the slides.
Its extension is .ppt
or .pptx.
Example: Ms-Power
Point, Dreamweaver, etc.
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