Term-End Examination
December, 2OO7
CS-611 : COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PC SOFTWARE
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 60
Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any three questions from the rest.
l. (a) Explain the hierarchical memory system of a computer system. (6)
(b) Explain the functioning of the following computer devices in brief : (9)
(i) Liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor -'
(ii) Projection display
(iii) Inkjet printer
(c) Explain the usage of the following hardware devices in LAN : (6)
(i) Bridges.
(ii) Routers.
(iii) Gateways.
(d) List the minimum hardware requirements for running multimedia applications in
Windows 95. (4)
(e) List the three basic steps involved in cryptanalysis . (5)
2. (a) How does the GUI make the use of software easy ? List and explain any three
MS WORD editing and proofing tools. (5)
(b) Write the RSA approach to encryption. (5)
3. (a) Define a macro in MS WORD. With the help of an example, write .the steps
for creating a macro of your own choice. (5)
(b) List the steps followed to find a specific text in a given document. (5)
4. (a) Explain the following services provided by the Internet : (6)
(i) Global Internet mail
(ii) Usenet views and news
(iii) Telnet
(b) What is the functioning of EDI ? Discuss the application-to-application EDI.
(4)
5- (a) Write the steps involved in creating a Powerpoint presentation to include
the following tasks : (6)
(i) to include a title for the presentation
(ii) to include 4 bulleted lists
(iii) to include an image
(iv) to include a table with 3 rows and 4 columns
(b) Write the essential differences between spooling and Buffering. (4)