1. (a) What is mean
by Information Technology? Explain its features and impact on business.
Or
(b) Explain the impact of
Information Technology on educational environment and social fabric.
2. (a) (i) Explain
the different number systems we have.
(ii) Why are binary numbers used
in computer?
(iii) Write briefly on ASCII.
Or
(b) Differentiate between primary
and secondary memories. Describe some of the storage used in computer.
3. (a) What is
software? What are its different types? Describe the functions of Operating
system.
Or
(b) What is meant by network
topology? Discuss the different topologies used in computer network.
4. (a) What is
database system? What are its components? Describe the following terms in connection
with database system taking an example of a sample database file :
(i) Field
(ii) Sorting of
records
(iii) Indexing of
records
(iv) Linking of
data files
Or
(b) What are the different menu
bars that can be opened in MS-Word? Discuss the advantages of the worksheet.
5. (a) Discuss briefly the history of internet. What is
meant by protocol? Explain the different protocols used in internet.
(b) Discuss how EDI works. What are the benefits
of using EDI? Explain.