CACS101 Computer Fundamentals and Applications

Computer Fundamentals and Applications TU Board 2020 question paper

10 questionsSit this paper (timed)

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Computer Application

Semester 1 · TU Board 2020

Course Title: Computer Fundamentals and Applications (CACS101)

Full Marks: 60Pass Marks: 24Time: 3 hours

Candidates are required to answer the question in their own words as far as possible.

Group B

Attempt any SIX question.(6 × 5 = 30)

  1. 2.

    Who is a database administrator? Explain the major roles and responsibilities of DBA.

    5
  2. 3.

    Define operating system. Explain the open-source operating system.

    5
  3. 4.

    What is an ergonomic keyboard? Explain the working mechanism of a keyboard.

    5
  4. 5.

    Explain different types of computers on the basis of size and power.

    5
  5. 6.

    What is DBMS? Explain the Relational database model with a suitable diagram.

    5
  6. 7.

    Prepare a specification of a personal computer which you want to purchase.

    5
  7. 8.

    Explain any five DOS commands with suitable examples..

    5

Group C

Attempt any TWO questions(2 × 10 = 20)

  1. 9.

    Prepare the following spreadsheet:Student Marks RecordABCDEFGHIJHGHSNNameCFALogicMathSo TechEnglishTotalPerResultGradeRankRemarks1Ram4556544445??????2Sham5045534545??????3Hari4644454645?????? Conditions: a) Write an appropriate formula to find the total marks of each student. b) Write a formula to find out the percentage of each student. c) Result is "Passed" if the student scores at least 40% marks in each subject. d) Write a formula to calculate the grade of the student based on percentage:

    • A for ≥90%
    • B for ≥80%
    • C for ≥70%
    • D for ≥60%
    • E for ≥40% e) Write a formula to find the rank of individual students who have passed. f) Write remarks based on the following conditions:
    • "Excellent" for Grade A
    • "Good" for Grade B
    • "Fair" for Grade C
    • "Moderate" for Grade D
    • "Satisfactory" for Grade E
    10
  2. 10.

    a) What is mail merge? Explain the major functions available in the Review tab of a Word document. b) What is Photoshop? Write the steps to create an MRP-sized photograph in JPEG format.

    10
  3. 11.

    Define Computer Network. Explain the OSI model in detail.

    10

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