Subject Code :PXP,Subject :BUSINESS DATA PROCESSING,Madras University Question Paper

Madras University Question Paper
Subject :BUSINESS DATA PROCESSING
Subject Code :PXP
OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 5228/PXP
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
1. (a) What are the steps to be followed in data
processing?
 (b) What are the various modes of data
processing?
 (c) What are the different types of software?
 (d) Convert the decimal number 255 into binary.
 (e) What is a plotter?
 (f) What is OCR?
 (g) State the functions of an Operating System.
 (h) List the advantages of networking.
 (i) What is a Data Base Management System?
 (j) Define algorithm and flowchart.
SECTION B — (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words.
2. Explain the quality of information.
3. Explain any three number systems.
4. List the various functional units of a
microprocessor and its purpose.
5. Explain the various network topologies.
6. Explain the basics of Windows NT.
7. Describe the various symbols used in the
flowcharting techniques.
8. Explain the different parts of an E-mail address.
SECTION C — (2 × 20 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 1,200 words.
9. (a) Discuss about computers in Society.
Or
 (b) Explain the different types of computers with
their features.
 10. (a) Describe the different categories of operating
system.
Or
 (b) Write short notes on the following :
 (i) Internet services.
 (ii) Multimedia
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