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
- What is E-mail?
- what is operating system?
- Explain the term History list.
- Explain Registry editor.
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
- DIR
- Fdisk
- Xcopy
- 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):
- Start menu
- Internet explorer
- trouble shooter
- character map
- Autoexec.bat