CACS101 Computer Fundamentals and Applications

Computer Fundamentals and Applications TU Board 2023 question paper

10 questionsSit this paper (timed)

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Computer Application

Semester 1 · TU Board 2023

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.

    Utility software helps to maintain proper and smooth functioning of a computer system. Justify it with proper examples.

    5
  2. 3.

    Describe the criteria for evaluation when purchasing a new laptop.

    5
  3. 4.

    What is Open Source operating System? Explain major functions of Operating System.

    5
  4. 5.

    What is a geographic information system? Describe its elements.

    5
  5. 6.

    Write DOS commands with example to perform following tasks. a) Retrieve the IP address of a specific website. b) Move the files from one location to another. c) Delete existing non-empty directory. d) Search for a specific file or directory. e) Check the available disk space on a driver.

    5
  6. 7.

    What is DBMS? Explain the advantages of DBMS over flat-file system.

    5
  7. 8.

    Compare and contrast between peer to peer and Client/Server network architecture.

    5

Group C

Attempt any TWO questions(2 × 10 = 20)

  1. 9.

    Draw a block diagram of a digital computer and explain each unit in detail.

    10
  2. 10.

    a) Explain memory hierarchy. b) What is layer in Photoshop? What are the main features and tools available in Photoshop?

    10
  3. 11.

    Consider the following spreadsheet and write appropriate formulas:

    10

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