TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Office of the Dean
BIM / First Semester / IT 231: Foundation of Information Technology
May – June 2023
Full Marks: 60
Pass Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hrs
Candidates are required to answer the questions in their own words as far as practicable.
Group “A” [10 × 1 = 10]
Brief Answer Questions:
- Define analog computer.
- List out any three types of information systems.
- Differentiate between magnetic tape and magnetic disk.
- Define application software.
- What is network topology?
- Why is Green Computing required?
- What is a cloud database?
- Differentiate between JPEG and GIF file formats.
- Differentiate between virus and worm.
- Why is FTP used?
Group “B” [5 × 3 = 15]
Short Answer Questions (Attempt any FIVE Questions):
- Explain the various components of a Computer System.
- Mention the advantages of a search engine with an example.
- How is IT transforming business? Explain with an example.
- Explain the concept of Smart City in brief with its advantages.
- What are the different application areas of Database Systems?
- Briefly explain any three types of Unguided Media.
Group “C” [3 × 5 = 15]
Long Answer Questions (Attempt any THREE Questions):
- List out the factors that affect the speed of the CPU. Explain various functionalities of the CPU.
- Explain any three contemporary technologies that can be used for improving business performance.
- Explain any five functions of an operating system.
- Explain the importance of multimedia in business today with an example.
TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Office of the Dean
BIM / First Semester / IT 231: Foundation of Information Technology
August 2022
Full Marks: 60
Pass Marks: 30
Time: 3 Hrs
Candidates are required to answer the questions in their own words as far as practicable.
Group “A” [10 × 1 = 10]
Brief Answer Questions:
- Define Data Mining.
- Differentiate between Sequential Access and Direct Access Method.
- Define cloud database.
- Define Decision Support System.
- What are the uses of an analog computer?
- Does resolution affect the image quality?
- What is computer sabotage?
- List any two types of guided media.
- How is a compiler different from an interpreter?
- List different versions of IP.
Group “B” [5 × 3 = 15]
Short Answer Questions (Attempt any FIVE Questions):
- Define Computer. Explain any three applications in brief.
- How does multimedia support business organizations to boost their business?
- What is the importance of IoT in day-to-day life?
- Explain E-Commerce and E-Governance in brief.
- Write the advantages of a Database over a file system.
- Briefly explain the types of computer networks based on geographical area coverage.
Group “C” [3 × 5 = 15]
Long Answer Questions (Attempt any THREE Questions):
- Why are different types of buses used in a computer? Explain.
- Define encryption and decryption in brief.
- Define Operating System. Discuss the various functions of an Operating System.
- Write short notes on:
a. Artificial Intelligence
b. Green Computing
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