Cs101 Final Fall2006

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FINALTERM EXAMINATION

FALL 2006

CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

Marks: 60

Time: 120min

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Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting anyof the questions:

1. Attempt all questions. Marks are written adjacent to each question.

2. Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examinationfrom anyone.

a. If you think that there is something wrong with any of thequestions, attempt it to the best of your understanding.

b. If you believe that some essential piece of information ismissing, make an appropriate assumption and use it to solve the

problem.

c. Write all steps, missing steps may lead to deduction of marks.

3. You can consult your handouts while solving the paper.4. The paper is tool independent.

**WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious note ofunfair means. Anyone found involved in cheating will get an `F` gradein this course.

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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

What computer hardware is essential for connecting two computers in Local Area Network?

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Modem

Ethernet card

VGA

Internet Connection


The instruction written in high-level language are converted into low-level language by the

____________

Operating System

Compiler

Parser

Router


Which software can provide results of mathematical calculations very easily?

Spreadsheets

Image processor

Word processor

None of these


Which of the following is the extension of graphics files?

.


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.doc

.mdb

.gif

.tmp


A hardware device that stores data and programs, executes program instructions, and

performs arithmetic/logic operations is known as the ____.

CPU

Integrated Circuit

Main Storage

Memory


The input device that reads printed characters, symbols, or graphical images into the

computer is the:

Sensors

Speech recognition

Mouse.

Scanner


The component of the central processing unit that holds instructions, stores data and keeps

results during the processing is called the:


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Arithmetic/Logic unit.

Control unit.

Main memory.

Micro processing chip.


The software that is used to write/send/receive an e-mail is called

Web browser

Mail Binder

E-mail Handler

E-mail Client


A computer virus is a ____________

Software that saves the computer from being damaged.

Application software that helps to make different type of viruses and worms

Program that spreads itself and destroys other program

Program that corrects the problems in your computer


What does internet service provider mean?

A software that helps you to connect to internet


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Give at least one example for each the following?

1. Word Processor2. Spreadsheet Software3. Presentation software4. Database software5. Antivirus-software6. Email Program7. Search Engines

8. IP Address

Question No: 14 ( Marks: 12 )

What is Network Topology? Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the following network

design topologies with the help of diagram.

1- Bus Topology2- Star Topology

Question No: 15 ( Marks: 12 )

Define the following terms: (Marks: 3*4=12)

a) Firewallb) Artificial Neural Networkc) Animationd) Denial of Service (DoS )

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