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    ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

    (Department of Business Administration)


    WARNING
    1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE
    ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF
    DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
    2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
    OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU
    PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

    Course: Fundamental of Computers (8403) Semester: Spring, 2020


    Level: BBA (4 Years) Total Marks: 100
    Pass Marks: 50

    ASSIGNMENT No. 1
    (Units: 1–5)

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

    Q. 1 Differentiate between the following:


    (i) Computer for Individual vs Computer for Organisation
    (ii) Input Devices vs Output Devices (20)

    Q. 2 i) What is an Operating System (OS)? Explain the four types of OS with


    examples.
    (ii) What are the four primary functions that an operating system
    performs? (20)

    Q. 3 Discuss data base management system. Define Bits & Bytes. Discuss in detail
    different text codes used in data processing. (20)

    Q. 4 (i) Why were programming languages developed?


    (ii) What is the difference between an algorithm and a heuristic?
    (20)

    Q. 5 Also describe how word processing programs are different with spreadsheet
    programs. (20)
    ASSIGNMENT No. 2
    (Units: 6–9)
    Total Marks: 100
    Pass Marks: 50

    This assignment is a research-oriented activity. You are required to prepare a report of


    about 1000 words on the issue allotted to you to be submitted to your teacher for
    evaluation through viva.

    You are required to select one of the following issues according to the last digit of your
    roll number. For example, if your roll number is BP3427183 then you will select issue #
    3(the last digit): -

    List of Topics:
    0.Word processing programs.
    1.Spreadsheet programs
    2.Graphic Software
    3.Online spying tools
    4.Threats to Data
    5.Threats to Hardware
    6.Database
    7.Database management System
    8.Magnetic storage devices
    9.Optical storage devices

    GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNMENT No. 2:


     1.5 line spacing
     Use headers and subheads throughout all sections
     Organization of ideas
     Writing skills (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
     Professionalism (readability and general appearance)
     Do more than repeat the text
     Express a point of view and defend it.

    2
    ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
    (Department of Business Administration)

    Course: Fundamental of Computers Course Code: 8403


    Level: BBA (4 Years) Credit Hours: 04

    Unit# 1 Introduction to Computer System & Interacting with Computer


     Computer for Individual
     Computer for organization
     Uses of computer
     Parts of computer System
     Information Processing Cycle
     Essential Hardware & Software
     Memory Devices
     Input & Output Devices
     Inputting data in other ways

    Unit# 2 Seeing, Hearing, Printing and Processing Data


     CRT Monitors
     Flat-Panel and Other types of Monitors
     Comparing Monitors
     Video Cards
     Ergonomics and Monitors
     Sound system
     Sound card
     Printers and Comparing Printers
     How Computer Process data
     Factors Affecting Processing Speed.
     Memory and Computing Power
     Bus and its types
     Micro Processors
     Extending Processing Power to other devices
     Specialized Expansion Ports

    Unit# 3 Storing Data, Using Operating System


     Magnetic Storage Devices
     Optical Storage Devices
     Optimizing Disk Performance

    3
     Operating Systems and Types
     PC Operating System
     Network Operating System
     Providing User Interface
     Managing Hardware
     Enhancing Operating system with Utility Software

    Unit# 4 Networks
     Network Basic
     Common Types of Networks
     Network Structuring
     Network Hardware
     Data Communications with standard telephone line and modems
     Broadband & Wireless Network

    Unit# 5 Presenting the Internet, Working in the online world


     Internet and its major services
     Email and Other internet services
     Connecting to Internet through wires
     Doing Business in online world
     Online Shopping
     Online Banking and Finance
     E-commerce at Business Level

    Unit# 6 Working with Application Software


     Acquiring Software
     Word Processing Programs
     Spreadsheet Programs
     Understanding Graphing File Formats
     Graphic Software

    Unit# 7 Software Programming


     Creating Computer Programs
     Hardware and Software Interaction
     How Program Solve Problems
     Programming Languages
     World Wide Web Development Languages
     Programming Processes

    4
    Unit# 8 Protecting Your Privacy
     Basic Security Concepts
     Threats to Users
     Threats to Hardware
     Threats to Data
     Taking Proactive Measures
     Avoiding Identity Theft

    Understand the need for security measures


    Protect your computer and your data

    Unit # 9 Database Management


     Database
     Database Management Systems
     Working with a Database
     Database at Work
     Common Corporate Database Management systems

    LAB WORK
    Develop a database system of a utility store in MS Access. Develop data tables,
    relationship diagram and generate reports. Follow Database management system
    unit from your course book.

    Note: The instructor may assign additional activities.

    Recommended Book:
    Introduction to Computers 6th International Edition, Peter, N. McGraw-Hill (2008)

    Reference Books:

     Computer Fundamentals by PK Sinha, 4th Edition, BPB Publications (2004)

     Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer &


    Communications, 10th Edition. Williams, S. McGraw-Hills (2012)

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