CACS101 Computer Fundamentals and Applications

Computer Fundamentals and Applications TU Board 2024 question paper

10 questionsSit this paper (timed)

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Computer Application

Semester 1 · TU Board 2024

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.

    What is primary memory? Differentiate between static and dynamic RAM.

    5
  3. 4.

    Define CLI and GUI based operating systems. Also explain type of operating system.

    5
  4. 5.

    What is internet protocol? Explain two different e-mail protocols.

    5
  5. 6.

    Why do we need to use DBMS? How does relational model represent both data and relationship among those data? Explain.

    5
  6. 7.

    What is DNS? Differentiate between internet and extract.

    5
  7. 8.

    What is e-commerce? Explain the benefits of e-commerce.

    5

Group C

Attempt any TWO questions(2 × 10 = 20)

  1. 9.

    a) What are the uses of word processing software? List and explain the major controls available in Layout tab of MS-word. b) Write DOS commands for the following tasks: i. To create two folders Folder1 and Folder2 at the current prompt directory ii. To create files file1.txt in Folder1 and file2.txt in Folder2 directories iii. To copy the content of file1.txt to file2.txt iv. To rename the file File2.txt as CopiedFile.txt v. To locate the IP address of your network

    10
  2. 10.

    a) What is computer virus? List the symptoms of a computer virus in a computer system. Also explain the prevention techniques. b) What is the use of mask in Photoshop? Explain different controls available in Photoshop for editing an image.

    10
  3. 11.

    Why do we need to use protocols while transmitting data on the network? Will it be secure to transfer data through the network? Explain OSI model in detail.

    10

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