Introduction to ICT BSIT 1st Term Past Paper 2014 UOS

University of Sargodha

• Course Information:
  • Subject: Information Technology (I.T)
  • Semester: BS 1st Semester
  • Exam Type: Final Term Exam 2014
  • Session: 2012-16
  • Time Allowed: 2.5 Hours
  • Maximum Marks: 80

Section I: Objective Part (32 Marks)

1. What is the role of each element in an Information System?
2. What is the purpose of IP address, and what is its relationship to a Domain name?
3. What learning aids are available for application software?
4. What are the steps in the machine cycle?
5. What are the steps required in web publishing?
6. What is thrashing?
7. What is the difference between multi-session CDs and single-session CDs?
8. What is a performance monitor?
9. What is the difference between WiFi and WiMAX?
10. What are some features of web 2.0 sites?
11. Differentiate Bluetooth and IrDA.
12. What are the types of flash memory storage?
13. What is disc burning?
14. What is attenuation?
15. Differentiate serial port and parallel port?

Section II: Subjective Part (48 Marks)

1. What are the characteristics of internal hard disks? Explain its physical structure.
2. What is network topology? Discuss different types of network topologies.
3. Write down the steps for the Personal Computer Startup Process.
4. What are the characteristics of various personal computer processors, and how is the processor cooled?
5. How are the various types of Optical Discs different?
6. Discuss the functionality of the following printers:
   • Laser Printer
   • Thermal Printer
   • Dot Matrix Printer