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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