Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University MLII103 Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies June 2007

MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (Revised)

Term-End Examination

MLII-103 : FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Important Instruction: This question paper should be attempted only by those candidates who have registered for MLIS from July, 2005 and onwords.

Time : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your ansurers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necesssry. Write relevant Q. No. before writing the answer.

June 2007

1.1 Show your understanding on computer architecture and computer organisation. Describe the functions of main components of a computer system. Illustrate with diagrams.

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1.2 What is meant by computer memory? Explain the main characteristics of computer memory system

2.1 What do you understand by the terms 'algorithm' and 'flow chart' in computer programming ? Describe various flow chart symbols and their functions.

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2.2 Describe different categories of programming languages and their features.

3.1 What do you understand by switching in telecommunication network? Describe major forms of switching techniques.

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3.2 Describe ISO - OSI Reference Model with the help of a diagram.

4.1 What are e-journals ? Discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

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4.2 Discuss the objectives and characteristics of library and information networks.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :

(a) Optical storage technology

(b) Systems softwa its types

(c) Mobile networks

(d) Multimedia

(e) Data networks in India

The following is a partial list of Testpapers of similar / related courses to Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University

• MLI101 Information, Communication and Society Testpapers
• MLII102 Information Processing and Retrieval Testpapers
• MLII104 Information Communication Technologies: Applications Testpapers

Note: The above courses are picked automatically by the website for indicative purpose only. However, students are requested to check with the University for the similarity of the course or for any other information in regard to the course.