Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2077

Bachelor Level / First Year / First Semester / Science

B.Sc in Computer Science and Information Technology (CSC114)

(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.
Define computer software. Differentiate system software with application software. Explain different types system software in detail.[10]
2.
What are the benefits of using computer network? Explain different types of system software in detail. What is network topology?[10]
3.
What is database? What are benefits of using storing database system architectures in detail.[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
What are different characteristics of a computer? Differentiate digital computer with analog computer. [5]
5.
What is primary memory? Compare primary memory with secondary memory. [5]
6.
Define memory hierarchy. Explain different types of ROM in detail. [5]
7.
Explain any two input devices in detail. [5]
8.
Convert (110101.101) binary to decimal. [5]
9.
Define IP address. Why do we need this address? Compare IPv4 address with IPv6 address. [5]
10.
What are different elements of multimedia? Explain. [5]
11.
What is cryptography? How does cryptography provide security to our data? [5]
12.
Write short notes on: a). Central Processing Unit b). IOT [5]