Ace Introduction to IT (CSC114): Past Year Questions Guide - CSIT First Semester
Welcome CSIT First Semester students! Preparing for your Introduction to Information Technology (CSC114) exam at Tribhuvan University? This comprehensive guide provides past year questions (PYQs) from 2074 to 2081, categorized by syllabus units. This resource is designed to help you understand the exam pattern, focus your studies, and effectively prepare for your upcoming exam.
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Course Overview
Get a quick overview of the Introduction to Information Technology course:
- Course Title: Introduction to Information Technology
- Course Code: CSC114
- Semester: I
- Nature: Theory + Lab
- Full Marks: 60 (Theory) + 20 (Practical) + 20 (Internal Assessment)
- Pass Marks: 24 (Theory) + 8 (Practical) + 8 (Internal Assessment)
- Credit Hours: 3
- Description: Introduces fundamental concepts of computers and IT, including hardware, software, memory, input/output, data representation, databases, networks, internet, multimedia, and security.
- Objective: To provide students with a foundational understanding of computer systems and information technology.
Exam Structure (Theory)
Understand the theory exam structure to strategize your preparation:
- Full Marks: 60
- Time: 3 Hours
- Format:
- Section/Group A: Attempt 2 out of 3 questions (2 × 10 = 20 marks)
- Section/Group B: Attempt 8 out of 10–12 questions (8 × 5 = 40 marks)
- Note: Answers should be in your own words as far as practicable.
Past Year Questions by Syllabus Unit
Unit 1: Introduction to Computer (3 Hrs.)
- What is computer system? Discuss components of computer system. (2074, 5 marks)
- What are different characteristics of computer? Differentiate digital computer with analog computer. (2077, 5 marks)
- What is digital computer? Compare digital computers with analog computers. (2080, 5 marks)
- Explain different characteristics of computers. (2081, 5 marks)
- Differentiate analog computer with digital computer. What is CPU and how it works? What does an instruction cycle in CPU consist of? (2078, 10 marks)
Unit 2: The Computer System Hardware (3 Hrs.)
- Why bus is used in computer? How control bus differs from data bus? (2074, 5 marks)
- What is the role of Control Unit in CPU? How analog computer differs from digital? (2075, 5 marks)
- Explain each component of CPU in brief. (2080, 5 marks)
- What is I/O port? Explain working of I/O system. (2081, 5 marks)
- Explain instruction format with example. What is instruction set? (2081, 5 marks)
- Write short notes on: Instruction Cycle. (2080, part of 5 marks)
Unit 3: Computer Memory (4 Hrs.)
- How many numbers of bytes are equivalent to 1 kilobyte? Discuss the working mechanism of magnetic tape. (2074, 5 marks)
- What is the purpose of cache memory? How sequential access differs from direct access? (2075, 5 marks)
- What is primary memory? Compare primary memory with secondary memory. (2077, 5 marks)
- Define memory hierarchy. Explain different types of ROM in detail. (2077, 5 marks)
- What is cache memory? How it is different from register? (2078, 5 marks)
- Explain hierarchy of different memory types along with figure. What are different types of read only memory? (2080, 10 marks)
- Compare primary memory with secondary memory. Why do we need primary memory in computers? Explain different types of secondary memories used in computer. (2081, 10 marks)
- Write short notes on: Cache memory. (2081, part of 5 marks)
Unit 4: Input and Output Devices (4 Hrs.)
- Mention the use of plotter. How quality of printer is determined? (2074, 5 marks)
- Explain the working mechanism of a keyboard. (2075, 5 marks)
- Explain any two input devices in detail. (2077, 5 marks)
- Discuss about the source data entry device with example. (2078, 5 marks)
- Define hard copy and soft copy devices. List any six human data entry devices. (2080, 5 marks)
Unit 5: Data Representation (6 Hrs.)
- Convert (10.4)₁₀ to binary. Add (10111)₂ with (01111)₂. (2074, 5 marks)
- Discuss the concept behind the fixed point number representation. What can be the fixed point representation of a signed number 8? Convert (14.14)₁₀ into binary and octal. (2075, 10 marks)
- Convert (110101.101)₂ to decimal. (2077, 5 marks)
- How binary addition is done? Show binary addition of (11001) with (11011). (2078, 5 marks)
- What is ASCII? Convert 0.2345 from base 10 to base 2. (2080, 5 marks)
- What is Unicode? Convert 0.865 from Base 10 to Base 16. (2081, 5 marks)
Unit 6: Computer Software (6 Hrs.)
- What is the objective of using operating system? How operating system performs process, memory and file management activities. (2074, 10 marks)
- Why system software is needed in computers? Discuss various types of operating system. (2075, 10 marks)
- Define computer software. Differentiate system software with application software. Explain different types of system software in detail. (2077, 10 marks)
- What is software? How it differs from hardware? Why software is needed? (2078, 5 marks)
- Describe the functionalities of operating system. (2078, 5 marks)
- Compare system software with application software. Explain different types of system software in brief. (2080, 10 marks)
- Explain application software with example. Why do we need system software in computer? What are different types of operating systems? (2081, 10 marks)
Unit 7: Data Communication and Computer Network (5 Hrs.)
- What is communication protocol? Discuss the OSI model with its layers. (2074, 10 marks)
- What is switching? How can you differentiate packet switching from circuit switching? What are the advantages of using optical fibers? (2075, 10 marks)
- What are the benefits of using computer network? Explain different types of system software in detail. What is network topology? (2077, 10 marks) *[Note: "system software" seems misplaced; likely intended as "data transmission media"]*
- What is computer network? Discuss different types of data transmission media in computer network with their advantages and disadvantages. (2078, 10 marks)
- Define computer network. Suppose you have a two-story building having 15 computers in each of two floors. Now if you are asked to create a network of these computers, what type of network will you create? Give proper justification to your answer. (2075, 5 marks)
- List some benefits of using computer networks. Explain different types of data transmission media in detail. (2080, 10 marks)
- Define network topology. Explain different types of network topologies along with their merit and demerit. (2081, 10 marks)
Unit 8: The Internet and Internet Services (4 Hrs.)
- What do you mean by Internet of Things (IoT)? As an IT expert, mention the possible applications of IoT that you have observed in Nepal. (2074, 5 marks)
- Why IP address is used in internet? Mention the significance of domain names in internet. (2075, 5 marks)
- Define IP address. Why do we need this address? Compare IPv4 address with IPv6 address. (2077, 5 marks)
- What is internet? Describe about the internet architecture. (2078, 5 marks)
- Explain wearable computing in brief. (2080, 5 marks)
- Explain cloud computing in brief. (2081, 5 marks)
- Write short notes on: IoT. (2077, part of 5 marks)
- Write short notes on: E-commerce. (2078, part of 5 marks)
- Write short notes on: GIS. (2078, part of 5 marks)
Unit 9: Fundamentals of Database (4 Hrs.)
- What is data model? How ER-Model can be used to create conceptual data model? Explain with example. (2074, 10 marks)
- What is BigData? How centralized database is different than the distributed database? (2074, 5 marks)
- What is database system? How data can be stored using relational model. (2075, 5 marks)
- What is database? What are benefits of using storing database system architectures in detail. (2077, 10 marks)
- What is database management system? Why database management systems are used. Discuss the database system architecture. (2078, 10 marks)
- Define database. What are the benefits of using databases? (2080, 5 marks)
- What is data warehouse? Explain. (2081, 5 marks)
- Write short notes on: BigData. (2080, part of 5 marks)
Unit 10: Multimedia (3 Hrs.)
- What is multimedia? Discuss the applications of multimedia. (2074, 5 marks)
- Discuss the characteristics of multimedia. (2075, 5 marks)
- What are different elements of multimedia? Explain. (2077, 5 marks)
- Define multimedia. Discuss the applications of multimedia. (2078, 5 marks)
- What are different characteristics of multimedia? (2080, 5 marks)
- What are different elements of multimedia? (2081, 5 marks)
Unit 11: Computer Security (3 Hrs.)
- Define each of the terms confidentiality, integrity, and authentication. (2074, 5 marks)
- What is malicious software? How virus differs from worms? (2075, 5 marks)
- What is cryptography? How does cryptography provide security to our data? (2077, 5 marks)
- Differentiate security attack from security threat. How virus affects computer? (2078, 5 marks)
- Define cryptography. Why do we use firewall? (2080, 5 marks)
- Explain security awareness and security policy in brief. (2081, 5 marks)
This past year question guide for Introduction to Information Technology is your key to focused exam preparation. Study unit-wise, understand the question patterns, and practice well. Wishing you success in your exams!