CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING FALL 2006

What computer hardware is essential for connecting two computers in Local Area Network?



Modem






Ethernet card


VGA


Internet Connection



Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The instruction written in high-level language are converted into low-level language by the ____________



Operating System



Compiler


Parser


Router



Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which software can provide results of mathematical calculations very easily?



Spreadsheets







Image processor


Word processor


None of these



Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which of the following is the extension of graphics files?

.


.doc






.mdb


.gif


.tmp



Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

A hardware device that stores data and programs, executes program instructions, and performs arithmetic/logic operations is known as the ____.



CPU






Integrated Circuit


Main Storage


Memory



Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The input device that reads printed characters, symbols, or graphical images into the computer is the:



Sensors






Speech recognition


Mouse.


Scanner



Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The component of the central processing unit that holds instructions, stores data and keeps results during the processing is called the:



Arithmetic/Logic unit.






Control unit.


Main memory.


Micro processing chip.



Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The software that is used to write/send/receive an e-mail is called



Web browser






Mail Binder


E-mail Handler


E-mail Client



Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

A computer virus is a ____________



Software that saves the computer from being damaged.






Application software that helps to make different type of viruses and worms


Program that spreads itself and destroys other program


Program that corrects the problems in your computer



Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

What does internet service provider mean?



A software that helps you to connect to internet






A company that helps you to connect to internet


A software that allows you to send/receive e-mails


A telephone network which helps you to connect to internet



Question No: 11 ( Marks: 10 )

a) What are the following abbreviations stands for (Marks: 5)

1- SMTP
2- POP3
3- VoIP
4- DNS
5- RDBMS

b) What will be the outcome of the JavaScript function in the program? Also write comments where you find “//” symbol from the following given chunk of code. (Marks: 5)








Enter Number
//


Square
//






Question No: 12 ( Marks: 8 )

What is the difference between Microprocessor and Micro-controller? Give at least three differences.





Question No: 13 ( Marks: 8 )

Give at least one example for each the following?

1. Word Processor
2. Spreadsheet Software
3. Presentation software
4. Database software
5. Antivirus-software
6. Email Program
7. Search Engines
8. IP Address


Question No: 14 ( Marks: 12 )

What is Network Topology? Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the following network design topologies with the help of diagram.

1- Bus Topology
2- Star Topology


Question No: 15 ( Marks: 12 )

Define the following terms: (Marks: 3*4=12)

a) Firewall
b) Artificial Neural Network
c) Animation
d) Denial of Service (DoS )



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