M1-R4 IT TOOLS AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS

M1-R4 IT TOOLS AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Model Question Paper

NOTE:

1.            There are TWO PARTS in this Module/Paper. PART ONE contains FOUR questions and PART TWO contains FIVE questions.

2.            PART ONE is to be answered in the TEAR-OFF ANSWER SHEET only, attached to the question paper, as per the instructions contained therein. PART ONE is NOT to be answered in the answer book.

3.            Maximum time allotted for PART ONE is ONE HOUR. Answer book for PART TWO will be supplied at the table when the answer sheet for PART ONE is returned. However, candidates, who complete PART ONE earlier than one hour, can collect the answer book for PART TWO immediately after handing over the answer sheet for PART ONE.

TOTAL TIME: 3 HOURS                                                                                TOTAL MARKS:   100

(PART ONE - 40; PART TWO - 60)

PART ONE

(Answer ALL Questions; each question carries ONE mark)

1.            Each question below gives a multiple choices of answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

1.1          Which type of software provides additional functionality to your operating system?

a)            System software

b)            Operating system  software

c)            Utility software

d)            Application software

1.2          Which of the following detects the presence or absence of a mark in a predetermined place?

a)            Pointing stick

b)            Bar code reader

c)            Optical mark reader

d)            Trackball

1.3          To create a capital letter, you must use which special key simultaneously with the letter key?

a)            Enter

b)            Esc

c)            Tab

d)            Shift

1.4          What type of software would you need to create an invitation to your birthday party?

a)            Spreadsheet

b)            Database

c)            Word processing

d)            Desktop publishing

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1.5          In a word processing program, word wrap refers to:

a)            Typing that extends beyond the right margin then automatically continues onto the next line.

b)            Finishing a document.

c)            Words that are unacceptable.

d)            Words with too little space between them.

1.6          A space near the top of the spreadsheet where the formulas or other information in the active cell can be viewed is called the:

a)            address label

b)            title bar

c)            entry bar

d)            active cell

1.7          What is the binary number for the decimal number 217 ?

a)            11011001

b)            11101001

c)            10110101

d)            11000001

1.8          Which of the following translates a program written in a high-level language into machine code?

a)         an assembler

b)        a compiler

c)         an operating system

d)         an editor

1.9          Of the following components of a computer, which one performs computations?

a)         output device

b)         arithmetic/logic unit

c)         control unit

d)         memory unit

2.            Each statement below is either TRUE or FALSE. Identify and mark them accordingly in the answer book.

2.1          The speed of a cpu is measured by the amount of time it takes to execute one machine cycle.

2.2          You can embed sounds, video clips, and animations into your word-processed document.

2.3          ROM doesn't lose data when you switch the computer off.

2.4          Operating systems are software systems that help make it more convenient to use computers and manage the transitions between multiple jobs.

2.5          In a computer, data is represented electronically by pulses of electricity.

2.6          The computer uses decimal number system for all computations

2.7          Hexadecimal number system is a compact representation of the binary number system.

2.8          The ASCII code for upper case and lower case alphabets is the same.

2.9          Microsoft Windows is a word processing system.

2.10       Computer memory is usually organized in bytes.

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3.            Match words and phrases in column X with the nearest in meaning in column Y.

	X	Y
3.1	software	a) transforming data into information
3.2	instructions	b) data that has been organized or presented in a
		meaningful fashion
3.3	operating system	c)any part of the computer that you can physically
		touch
3.4	processing	d)a set of computer programs that enables hardware to
		perform different tasks
3.5	information	e)the most common type of system  software, it controls
		the way in which the computer system functions
3.6	data	f)the main circuit board in the system  unit
3.7	Memory	g) the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed
		information)
3.8	system software	h)holds instructions or data that the CPU processes
3.9	storage	i)processed data or information
3.10	motherboard	j)data or information that can be accessed again
		k)the set of programs that enables computer hardware
		devices and application software to work together
		l)steps and tasks necessary to process data into usable
		information

4.            Fill in the blanks in 4.1 to 4.10 below, by choosing appropriate words and phrases given in the list below:

(a) Read	(b) magneto-optical	(c) Attachment	(d) Thesaurus	(e) backup
(f) Operating	(g) Microprocessor	(h) Netiquette	(i) Assembler	(j) algorithm
system

4.1 A storage device that uses a combination of magnetic and optical (laser) technologies is a _____ storage device.

4.2          A(n) ________ is the CPU of a computer.

4.3          A(n) ___________ is a program that converts an assembly language program to a machine language program.

4.4          The  operation  that  takes  data  out  of  a  specific  memory  location  is  the  _________

operation.

4.5          _____________ is an electronic document such as a Word file that is sent along with an email message

4.6          ___________is a part of your Word Processor that will give you a list of antonyms or synonyms for chosen words

4.7          A _________ is a copy of one or more files created as an alternate in case the original data is lost or becomes unusable.

4.8          _______________ involves respecting others' privacy and not doing anything online that will annoy or frustrate other people.

4.9          __________is the software that communicates with computer hardware on the most basic level.

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4.10          An __________ is a set of instructions, sometimes called a procedure or a function, that is used to perform a certain task on a computer.

PART  TWO

(Answer ANY FOUR questions)

5.

a.   Differentiate between (i) Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) (ii) Volatile Storage and Non volatile Storage (iii) System Software and Application Software (iv) Impact and non impact printer

b.   What are the components of Central Processing Unit? What are their functions?

(8+7)

6.

a. What are the principal functions of an Operating System? What is a multitasking operating system

b.      Give the differences between compiler and interpreter?

3. As working with Linux OS all files and directories have security permissions; what are those and how chmod command helps in operating all those permissions?

(5+5+5)

7.

1. What is a template and what are the advantages and disadvantages of using one?

2. What is mail merge? Explain the steps to mail merge two documents using MS-WORD?

c.      What is the role of “Control Panel” in Windows?

(5+5+5)

8.

1. What are the main functions of Database Management System (DBMS)? How will you differentiate it from File Management System?

2. Why is data validation necessary? What are the different types of data validation checks that are kept in a programme?

3. Define the meaning of Data Structures.

(5+5+5)

9.

a. Explain about Animating Text and Objects on the Slides of your Presentation. b. What is the difference between relative and absolute references?

c. What is the purpose of Presentation Software in edutainment? Explain the features provided by Power Point softwares of embedding video and animations.

(5+5+5)