ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Computer Science)

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Course: Basics of ICT (1431) Semester: Spring, 2020
Level: (B.A) Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit 1–4)

Note: All questions are compulsory. Each question carries equal marks.

Q.1 a) Define the term ICT. Describe it with the help of proper examples. (20)
b) Explain the role of ICT in teaching as well as learning.

Q.2 Write down the advantages and disadvantages of “Information and Communication
Technology”. (20)

Q.3 Differentiate between the following terms: (20)

 Point and Draw Devices
 Memory and Hard Disk
 Buses and Ports

Q.4 List the hardware components of a computer. Explain at least five of them
in detail. (20)

Q.5 Write short notes on the following topics: (20)

 Voice Reproduction System
 Plotters

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit 5–8)
Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 40

Note: All questions are compulsory. Each question carries equal marks.

Q.1 a) What is meant by computer software? (20)

b) Differentiate between system software and application software.

Q.2 What is meant by operating system? Define it in detail with the help of different
examples. (20)

Q.3 Identify basic elements of a communication system with the help of proper
examples. (20)

Q.4 Identify various applications of multimedia which play an important role in our
daily lives. (20)

Q.5 What is programming language? How computer program is related with a

programming language? (20)