2015 (November)
COMMERCE
(General/Speciality)
Course: 304
The figures in the margin indicate full
marks for the questions
(NEW
COURSE)
(INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND
ITS APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 24
Time: 3 hours
1. (a) Select the correct
alternatives: 1x4=4
i.
The main distinguishing feature of
fifth-generation computers is
1)
Extremely low cost.
2)
Artificial intelligence.
3)
Versatility.
4)
Liberal use of microprocessors.
ii.
The memory that requires constant refreshing to
retain its contents is known as
1)
Cache memory.
2)
Static RAM.
3)
Read-only memory.
4)
Dynamic RAM.
iii.
The program or software which acts as a mediator
between the user and the hardware is known as
1)
Compiler.
2)
Device driver.
3)
Operating system.
4)
System utility
iv.
To advance to the next cell in a table in
MS-Word, user is required to press
1)
Enter key.
2)
Tab key.
3)
End key.
4)
Insert key.
(b) Write True or False: 1x4=4
i.
Primary memory and main memory are synonymous.
ii.
Less pixels per square inch means better
resolution.
iii.
Device drivers are system software which are responsible
for proper functioning of the CPU.
iv.
The cell that denotes the current position of
the insertion point is known as the active cell in a worksheet.
2. Write briefly:
4x4=16
a)
Application of IT in manufacturing industry.
b)
Steps to be followed in creating a company using
Tally.
c)
Difference between a worksheet and a workbook.
d)
Difference between Static RAM and Dynamic RAM.
3. Answer either
[ (a) and (b)] or (c):
a) What is meant by Information Technology? What
are its components? 2+2=4
b) “Today’s business cannot grow without the
application of Information Technology.” Explain. 10
c) Discuss the role of Information Technology in
education sector and manufacturing industry. 14
4. (a) What is
software? Discuss the role of software in a computer system. Describe the
functions of an operating system. 2+4+8=14
Or
(b) What is meant
by EDI? Discuss different ways by which business data are transmitted from one
trading partner to another trading partner. Discuss the importance of EDI
standards. 2+8+4=14
5. (a) (i) What
is meant by protecting a document and how can it be done in MS-Word? 4
(ii) What is mail merge? Write the
steps followed in mail merging documents. 5
(iii) How can bullets and numbers be
added to a portion of text in a document? 3
(iv) Differentiate between copy-paste
and cut-paste. 2
Or
(b) (i)
What is meant by cell referencing in MS-Excel? How many types of cell
referencing are there in MS-Excel? 3
(ii) State the differences between
formula and function in MS-Excel. 3
(iii) Write the general forms
(syntaxes) for the following functions: 4
i.
Round()
ii.
Max()
(iv) What is macro and how can it be
created in MS-Excel? 4
6. (a)
What is computerized accounting? Discuss its advantages over manual accounting.
2+12=14
Or
(b) What
is group? Write the steps for creating, displaying and altering single/multiple
groups using Tally. 2+12=14
(OLD COURSE)
(INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND
ITS APPLICATIONS IN
BUSINESS)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
1. (a) Write True or False: 1x4=4
i.
Number of tuples in a relation is known as
cardinality.
ii.
Operating system is an application software.
iii.
Scanner is an input device.
iv.
RAM is nonvolatile in nature.
(b) Write the full form of the following: 1x4=4
i.
RAM.
ii.
DBMS.
iii.
IP.
iv.
EPROM.
2. Write short
notes on the following: 4x4=16
a)
Utility software.
b)
Worksheet.
c)
Spell-check function.
d)
Utilities of different charts in MS-Excel.
3. (a) What is
meant by Information Technology? Discuss the basic features of IT. 3+8=11
Or
(b) What are
different components of IT? Discuss the impact of IT on business environment. 3+8=11
4. (a) State the
relationship between software and hardware. Discuss about the different
categories of software briefly. 3+8=11
(b) What is EDI?
Write a note on EDI standards. 2+9=11
5. (a) Write the
steps for performing the following in MS-Word: 2+(3x3)=11
i.
Cutting, copying and pasting.
ii.
Using bullets and numbering in a document.
iii.
Justification of text.
Or
(b) Discuss the
importance of MS-Access in business. 11
6. (a) State the
difference between formula and function in MS-Excel and explain the auto sum
features of them with example. (2
½ +2 ½)+6=11
Or
(b) Discuss
MS-Excel and its application in business in detail. 11
7. (a) Answer
either [(a) and (b)] or [(c) and (d)]:
a) Explain briefly how Tally has changed the
accounting process in business sector. 6
b) Discuss different protocols used in Internet. 6
c) Explain briefly the essential steps in creating
a company using Tally. 6
d)
Explain the following terms: 3+3=6
i.
Downloading and uploading.
ii.
Uniform resource locator.
Or
(NEW
COURSE)
(INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY PRACTICES IN BUSINESS)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 24
Time: 3 hours
1. Write the full form of the
following: 1x8=8
a)
ICT.
b)
CPU.
c)
OOK.
d)
ASCII.
e)
DBMS.
f)
WAN.
g)
WWW.
h)
EDI.
2. Write short notes on: 5x4=20
a)
Information revolution.
b)
Radio as a toll of IT.
c)
ROM and RAM.
d)
Local area network.
3. (a) “Today’s business is
dependent on Information Technology.” Explain the statement with examples. 13
Or
(b) Distinguish
between IT and ICT. Discuss the importance of ICT in business. 13
4. (a) Discuss
the role of telephone in developing business in India. 13
Or
(b) What do you
mean by media convergence? Discuss the importance of media convergence in
business. 13
5. (a) What is
data management? Discuss the areas where data management has been used. 3+10=13
Or
(b) What is
binary system? Discuss the significance of binary system in computer. 3+10=13
6. (a) What do
you mean by electronic data interchange? Discuss the advantages of electronic
data interchange. 13
Or
(b) Discuss the
growth of Internet. Do you think that growth of Internet in India is satisfactory?
Discuss. 6+7=13
(OLD
COURSE)
(INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY PRACTICES IN BUSINESS)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
1. Write the full form of the
following: 1x4=4
a)
ICT.
b)
EDP.
c)
ASCH.
d)
EDI.
2. Fill in the blanks: 1x4=4
a)
Intersection of row and column in a worksheet is
known as ____.
b)
1055 kB = ____ bytes.
c)
Joystick is a ____ device.
d)
FTP stands for ____.
3. Write short notes on the
following: 4x4=16
a)
Communication.
b)
Printing press.
c)
Fifth-generation computer.
d)
Computer network.
4. (a) “Today’s business is not
fully dependent on Information Technology.” Justify and comment on the
statement. 11
Or
(b) Explain the impact of Information
Technology on manufacturing industry. 11
5. (a) What is
operating system? Discuss various functions of an operating system. 11
Or
(b) Discuss
briefly about different categories of software. What are utility software’s?
Discuss their functions. 11
6. Write short
notes on (any three): 4x3=12
a)
Number system.
b)
American standard code.
c)
Data.
d)
Information.
e)
Joystick.
7. (a) Discuss
the advantages and disadvantages of fifth-generation computers. 11
Or
(b) Explain with
reasons: “Computer programs are prepared for specific task.”
8. (a)
What is meant by Internet Protocol? Discuss different protocols used in
Internet. 11
Or
(b) What
is EDI standard? Discuss different EDI standards followed by trading partners
in transmitting business data. 11