Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2080

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.
Explain hierarchy of different memory types along with figure. What are different types of read only memory?[10]
2.
Compare system software with application software. Explain different types of system software in brief.[10]
3.
List some benefits of using computer networks. Explain different types of data transmission media in detail.[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
What is digital computer? Compare digital computers with analog computers. [5]
5.
Explain each component of CPU in brief. [5]
6.
Define hard copy and soft copy devices. List any six human data entry devices. [5]
7.
What is ASCII? Convert 0.2345 from Base 10 to Base 2. [5]
8.
Explain wearable computing in brief. [5]
9.
Define database. What are the benefits of using databases? [5]
10.
What are different characteristics of multimedia? [5]
11.
Define cryptography. Why do we use firewall? [5]
12.
Write short notes on:a.) Instruction Cycle b.) BigData [5]