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Degree : B.C.A
Year : I
Subject :Computer Fundamentals & Pc Software
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TNOU Computer Fundamentals Sample Question

B.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION —
First Year
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75

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June 2010

PART A — (5 – 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Give the classification of software with examples.
2. Define ‘operating system’.
3. Explain briefly about synchronous and asynchronous transmission.
4. Name any 2 networking operating systems and bring out its features.
5. What is meant by multimedia- Give an example.
6. What is a presentation software- Give an example.
7. Write short note on ‘cut and paste’ feature.

PART B — (5 – 10 = 50 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
8. Explain the structure of operating system briefly.
9. What is meant by multiprogramming- Explain briefly.
10. What is meant by cryptography- Explain briefly.
11. What are the protection mechanism- Explain briefly.
12. Explain the file accessing methods briefly.
13. What are the classifications of virus- Explain.
14. Bring out the procedure to create a chart from the data existing in an Excel file.

JUNE 2009

First Year
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PC SOFTWARE
Time : 3 hours Maximum marks :60/75
Candidates with enrolment number starting with A4BCA and C5BCA should answer any FOUR from Qn. 1 to 6 and all others should answer any FIVE from Qn. 1 to 7 in Part A.
PART A — (4 – 5 = 20/5 – 5 = 25 marks)
1. What is meant by Application Software-
2. What is meant by stored program concept- Explain briefly.
3. Define ‘LAN’ and explain its features.
4. Write short note on cryptography.
5. What is meant by Graphical User Interface- Explain briefly.
6. Write short notes on program and accessories.
7. Illustrate ‘Mail Merge’ with an example.

PART B — (4 – 10 = 40/5 – 10 = 50 marks)
Candidates with enrolment number starting with A4BCA and C5BCA should answer any FOUR from Qn.8 to 13 and all others should answer any FIVE from Qn. 8 to 14 in Part B.
8. Explain Generation of computers in detail.
9. Bring out the features to be considered in the design of Cache memory.
10. Write short notes on :
(a) Public key cryptography
(b) Types of threats.
11. Explain the history of windows briefly.
12. What is the use of word pad- Why it is combined with Accessories-
13. What are the classifications of virus- Explain briefly.
14. Create an MS-Power point presentation to explain the definition of operating system.

Merchandise Management And Pricing :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (3 ´ 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions. :
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What do you mean by merchandising? State its features.
2. State the advantages of merchandising planning.
3. Give a note on sources of supply.
4. What are the components of merchandise budget plan?
5. Explain the concept of Retail Pricing strategies.

PART B : (4 ´ 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions :
All questions carry equal marks.
6. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the buyer.
7. What are the various stages involved in the implementation of merchandise plan?
8. Discuss the merits of merchandising control.
9. What are the various components of financial merchandise management? Explain.
10. Discuss the retail pricing strategies.
11. What are the points to be kept in mind to determine the merchandise requirements?
12. Discuss the various factors affecting the merchandising function.

Commerce/ Computer Applications Business Organization :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75
SECTION A — (3 × 5 = 15 marks) :
Answer any THREE questions.
1. Define business. What are its characteristics?
2. State the differences between joint stock company and partnership.
3. Distinguish between shares and debentures.
4. How directors are appointed in joint stock company?
5. State objectives of Government in business.

SECTION B : (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions. :
6. Explain the different forms of business organization.
7. Define joint stock company. Explain its special features.
8. What is memorandum of association? Explain its contents.
9. State the differences between shares and debentures.