TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
2081 B.S.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Group A
Long Answer QuestionsAttempt any Two questions.
- 1Compare primary memory with secondary memory? Why do we need primary memory in computers? Explain different types of secondary memories used in computers. (2+2+6)
- 2Explain application software with examples. Why do we need system software in computers? What are different types of operating systems? (3+2+5)
- 3Define network topology. Explain different types of network topologies along with their merits and demerits. (10)
Group B
Short Answer QuestionsAttempt any Eight questions.
- 4Explain different characteristics of computers. (5)
- 5Explain instruction format with example. What is instruction set? (3.5+1.5)
- 6What is I/O port? Explain working of I/O system. (1+4)
- 7What is Unicode? Convert 0.865 from Base 10 to Base 16. (2+3)
- 8Explain cloud computing in brief. (5)
- 9What is data warehouse? Explain. (5)
- 10What are different elements of multimedia? (5)
- 11Explain security awareness and security policy in brief. (2.5+2.5)
- 12Write short notes on: a) Cache memory b) IoT (2x2.5=5)