Introduction to ICT MSC IT 1st Term Past Paper 2017 UOS

University of Sargodha
M. Sc. 1st Term Exam 2017

Subject: I.T
Paper: Introduction to ICT (ICT-2011)
Time Allowed: 2:30 Hour
Maximum Marks: 60

Objective Part (Compulsory)

Q1. Write short answers of the following questions. (12*2=24)

1. Differentiate between PROM and EEPROM?
2. Why dial-up connection is not being used now-a-days?
3. How an option of hibernate for shut down is better than sleep mode?
4. What is the difference between TFT and CRT?
5. Why shareware is not good for long term use?
6. In which institutes super computers are preferred to be used?
7. What do you mean by preemptive multitasking?
8. What is the function of HDMI port?
9. Why GUI is a user-friendly environment?
10. What is the function of VAN (Value Added Network)?
11. What do you mean by a computing phrase garbage in, garbage out (GIGO)?
12. How rootkit affects the security of computer systems?

Subjective Part

Attempt any four questions (4*9=36)

Q2. What is E-commerce? How many types of E-commerce are there? Briefly describe all types.
Q3. What are the optical discs? Give detailed view of CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
Q4. Write short note on the following:

1. Cyber café
2. Voice mail
3. Groupware

Q5. What are the several steps of machine cycle? With the help of an example elaborate all the steps. Why pipe lining provides high speed?
Q6. Write note on each of the following:

1. Laser printers
2. Optical character recognition

Q7. What are the several types of server operating systems? Briefly describe any three types.