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Tribhuwan University
Institute of Science and Technology
Model
Bachelor Level/ first Semester/ Science
B.Sc.CSIT
Introduction to Information Technology
Full Marks: 60
Pass Marks: 24
Time: 3 hours
Candidates are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Section A
Attempt any TWO questions
1.
What is operating system? Discuss different functions of operating system in detail. (2+8)
2.
Why do we need computer network? Discuss different types of network topologies along with their merits and demerits. (3+7)
3.
What are the benefits of storing data using databases? Discuss three levels of database system architecture in detail. (3+7)
Section B
Attempt any EIGHT questions
4.
Discuss characteristics of third generation of computers. Compare it with fourth generation. (3+2)
5.
Discuss the components of CPU in brief. (5)
6.
What is the primary memory? Discuss different types of primary memory. (1+4)
7.
Define hard-copy and soft-copy output. Differentiate between impact and non-impact printers with example. (2+3)
8.
Convert (AF7)
16
to binary. Subtract (1001101)
2
from (1100011)
2
. (2+3)
9.
Define IP address with example. What are the benefits of using domain name? (2+3)
10.
What are the characteristics of multimedia? Discuss. (5)
11.
Define cryptography. Discuss public key cryptography in detail. (1+4)
12.
Write short notes on: (2.5+2.5)
a. BigData
b. E-governance