Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2081

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.
Compare primary memory with secondary memory? Why do we need primary memory in computers? Explain different types of secondary memories used in computers.[10]
2.
Explain application software with examples. Why do we need system software in computers? What are different types of operating systems?[10]
3.
Define network topology. Explain different types of network topologies along with their merits and demerits.[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
Explain different characteristics of computers. [5]
5.
Explain instruction format with example. What is instruction set? [5]
6.
What is I/O port? Explain working of I/O system. [5]
7.
What is Unicode? Convert 0.865 from Base 10 to Base 16. [5]
8.
Explain cloud computing in brief. [5]
9.
What is data warehouse? Explain. [5]
10.
What are different elements of multimedia? [5]
11.
Explain security awareness and security policy in brief. [5]
12.
Write short notes on: a.) Cache Memory b.) IoT [5]