Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2077

Bachelor Level / First Year / First Semester / Science

Bachelors in Information Technology (BIT101)

(Introduction to Information Technology)

Full Marks: 60

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 Hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Long Answers Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.
[2*10=20]
1.
What is the purpose and function of firewall? Name and explain the three types of firewall. [2+8]
2.
List and describe the characteristics of the computer. Explain the significant limitations of the computer. [8+2]
3.
What is switching technique? Name the three kinds of switching techniques. Describe briefly the circuit switching and message switching techniques. [4+6]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
Explain Database Management system and its importance. Define Data redundancy and Data inconsistency. [3+2]
5.
What are the parts of CPU? Explain each. [5]
6.
What is instruction cycle? Explain the steps of instruction cycle. [1+4]
7.
Convert 44.467 from Base 10 to Base 16. [5]
8.
What is Software? What are the two main categories of software? Explain each in brief. [2+3]
9.
Define: Internet, Protocol, and WWW. What is the function of TCP/IP protocol? [3+2]
10.
Discuss the impact of IT in organization and Individuals. [5]
11.
What do you mean by sequential access and direct access of the I/O devices? Give an example of sequential access device and direct access device. [5]
12.
Write short notes on: a. IOT Write short notes on: b. Data warehousing and data mining. [2.5+2.5]