CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING FALL 2006

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


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Modem





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Ethernet card

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VGA

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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 ____________


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Operating System


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Compiler

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Parser

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Router



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

Which software can provide results of mathematical calculations very easily?


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Spreadsheets






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Image processor

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Word processor

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None of these



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

Which of the following is the extension of graphics files?

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.doc





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.mdb

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.gif

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.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 ____.


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CPU





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Integrated Circuit

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Main Storage

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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:


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Sensors





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Speech recognition

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Mouse.

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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:


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Arithmetic/Logic unit.





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Control unit.

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Main memory.

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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


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Web browser





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Mail Binder

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E-mail Handler

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E-mail Client



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

A computer virus is a ____________


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Software that saves the computer from being damaged.





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

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Program that spreads itself and destroys other program

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Program that corrects the problems in your computer



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

What does internet service provider mean?


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A software that helps you to connect to internet





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A company that helps you to connect to internet

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

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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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