Dos and Windows Operating system

B.C.A. first semester exam paper Nov/dec 2009

subject : Dos and windows operating system

Max Marks: 80

time: three hours

Q1. Attempt the following          Marks 20

1. What is E-mail?
2. what is operating system?
3. Explain the term History list.
4. Explain Registry editor.

Q2.

a) Explain booting procedure of MS-Dos in detail.  Marks 8

b) Explain windows explorer.     Marks 7

OR

c) Describe paint in detail.   marks 8

d) Explain the basic files of operating system.    Marks 7

Q3. 

a) Explain configuration of Ms-Dos.   Marks 8

b) Explain Architecture of windows operating system.   Marks 7

OR

c) Explain in detail batch file concept.   Marks 8

d) Explain basic components of windows operating system.   Marks 7

Q4. s

a) Explain the following commands with proper syntax and example:   marks 8

1. DIR
2. Fdisk
3. Xcopy
4. type

b) Write a procedure to find the files and computer on network.  Mark 7

OR

c) What is the difference between Internal and external commands in Dos with an example.  Marks 8

d) Explain the concept of controlling and customizing toolbar.    Marks 7

Q5. Write short notes on ( any three):

1. Start menu
2. Internet explorer
3. trouble shooter
4. character map 
5. Autoexec.bat

Computer Application

B.C.A. First Semester Exam Paper Nov/Dec 2009

Subject: Computer Application

Time Three Hours

Max Marks 80

Q1. Attempt the following :  Marks 20

1. Define algorithm. Explain the properties of algorithm
2. Explain characteristics of computer.
3. Explain ASCII code.
4. Explain light pen

Q2. 

a) Explain the block diagram of computer.      Marks 8

b) Explain the number system in detail.      Marks 7

OR

c) Explain the CRT in detail.   Marks 8

d) Explain high level, low level and machine level language.   Marks 7

Q3. 

a) Differentiate between impact and non-impact printers.  Marks 8

b) Explain cache memory in detail.   Marks 7

OR

c) What is flowchart? Give symbols of flowcharts.   Marks 8

d) Explain OMR in detail.    Marks 7

Q4. 

a) Give the difference between the third and fourth generation computer.  Marks 8
b) Explain compiler and interpreter in detail.   Marks 7
OR
c) Explain types of communication.   Marks 8
d) Explain working of digitizer.    Marks 7

Q5. Write short notes on ( any three):

1. bar code
2. linker and loader
3. zip driver
4. touch screen
5. web camera

Office Automtion

B.C.A. F.Y. 1st Semester Exam Paper Nov/Dec Year 2009

Subject: Office Automation

Three Hours

Max Marks 80

Q1. Attempt the following:      Marks 20

1. Explain animating the text in MS-Word.
2. Explain opening screen of MS-Word.
3. Explain spelling and grammar checking.
4. Write a not on undo-redo

Q2.

a) Describe Find and Replace in MS-Word.            Marks 8

b) Describe file Menu  of MS-Word in detail.         Marks 7

OR

c) What is formatting in word? Explain character formatting. Marks 8

d) Write the procedure for cutting, copying, pasting and moving a text around in a document. Marks 7

Q3.

a) Explain any four date and time function in MS-Word.   Marks 8

b) Explain Format menu in MS-Word.    Marks 7

OR

c) Explain advantages of sorting table over manual sorting.    Marks 8

d) Explain the term autoformat and autocorrect.     Marks 7

Q4.

a) Write a procedure for creating and formatting chart in Excel.   Marks 8

b) Explain Page Setup dialog box in details.    Marks 7

OR

c) Describe content of Workbook.   Marks 8

d) Explain the opening screen of MS-Power Point.    Marks 7

Q5. Write short notes on (any three):    Marks 15

1. Custom dictionary
2. Thesaurus
3. slide layout
4. merging cells of table
5. drop-down lists.