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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

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(GENERAL) [B.COM(G)]

Term-End Examination

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June, 2023

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BCOS-183 : COMPUTER APPLICATION IN
BUSINESS
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Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
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Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.

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(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

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1. What is computer network ? Briefly discuss the

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various types of computer network i.e. PAN,

LAN, MAN, WAN and HAN. Also, compare the

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following : Internet, Intranet and

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Extranet. 2+15+3

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2. Compare and contrast the following : 4×5=20

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(a) Graphical Web Browser and Non-

Graphical Web Browser

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(b) File Storage and File Synchronization

(c) B2B and B2C

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(d) Batch Operating System and Real Time

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Operating System

(e) Application Software and System Software

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3. How can we relate Business to Information
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System ? Discuss the relationship of Business

with Information system, with suitable block

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diagram. Also, discuss the Business

Information system architecture. 4+8+8

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4. How does File Processing System differ from

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Database Management System (DBMS) ? What

are the major functionalities of DBMS ? How is

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data abstraction achieved in RDBMS ? Discuss

with suitable diagram for data abstraction.

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5. Explain the principles of cyber security, with

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suitable example for each. What is

Authentication ? How does Authentication

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differ from Authorization ? Also, explain the

role of Penetration testing as a step towards the

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Information security. 9+2+4+5

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6. Write short notes on the following : 4×5=20

(a) Mail Merge and its components in MS-

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(b) Word Processing and its attributes

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(c) Steps to prepare a presentation for a

project in MS-PowerPoint
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(d) Relative and Absolute addressing in Excel

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(e) Financial functions in Excel

7. What is Ratio Analysis ? Briefly discuss the

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following type of Ratios, with example for

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(a) Current Ratio

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(b) Quick Ratio

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(c) Gross Profit Ratio

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(d) Operating Cost Ratio

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8. What is CAPTCHA ? Briefly discuss the

purpose of CAPTCHA Code. Also, discuss the

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various types of CAPTCHA Codes.
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