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    ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

    (Department of Computer Science)


    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: Basics of ICT (5403) Semester: Autumn, 2023


    Level: B.S
    Please read the following instruction for writing your assignments. (SSC,
    HSSC & BA Programmes)

    1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a questions
    the marks are distributed according to its requirements
    2. Read the questions carefully and then answer it according to the
    requirements of the question.
    3. Late submission of assignments will not be accepted.
    4. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
    5. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books,
    study guide or allied material.
    ASSIGNMENT No. 1
    (Unit 1–4)
    Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
    Note: All questions are compulsory. All carry equal marks.
    Q. 1 (a) Why internet and call phones are being considered the best examples of ICT?
    Explain and exemplify it in detail. (20)
    (b) Enlist ICT devices and right down the advantages and drawbacks of each
    with examples.

    Q. 2 Differentiate the following: - (20)


    (a) Motherboard & Microprocessor
    (b) Plotters & Printer
    (c) Documents Scanner & Image Scanner
    (d) Graphic Adopter & Monitor

    Q. 3 (a) What do you mean by computer? Elaborate basic operations performed by


    the computer with an example. (20)
    (b) Discuss different generations of computer.
    Q. 4 (a) Elaborate the function of the Control and Arithmetic & Logic unit. (20)
    (b) Enlist Input and Output devices. Define each and differentiate them.

    Q. 5 (a) Discuss the function of Point of Sale Terminal and ATM machine. (20)
    (b) In what respect speech synthesizer is helpful for user? Explain with the help
    of a scenario.

    ASSIGNMENT No. 2
    (Unit 5–8)
    Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
    Note: All questions are compulsory. All carry equal marks.
    Q. 1 (a) What is meant by computer software? List down key functions performed by
    system software. (20)
    (b) How to make a chart/graph in MS Excel? Also write down the names of
    different types of graphs, available in MS Excel.

    Q. 2 (a) What operating system is compulsory in computer? Write down the facilities
    available in windows operating system. (20)
    (b) Enlist different types of computer operating systems with the help of internet.

    Q. 3 (a) What are the types of network? Differentiate 3-G and 4-G technologies. (20)
    (b) Explain the difference between switching and routing with proper examples.

    Q. 4 (a) Explain the basic concept of multimedia. Also identify at least ten different
    examples of multimedia and also describe five of them. (20)
    (b) Write some examples of multimedia applications in basic education and
    entertainment.

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


    programming language. (20)
    (b) What are the important parameters that influence the selection of a
    programming language?

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    ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABADs
    (Department of Computer Science)
    Course Code: 1431/5403 (ADC/ADE/BS/BEd Level)
    Course Title: Basics of ICT
    Credit Hours: 3 (3, 0)
    Session Offered: As per offering schedule
    Recommended Books: Basic of ICT, 1431, TEXT BOOK, AIOU.
    Audio/Video/Multimedia CD: Will be developed
    Reference Book: Computer Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive
    Guide to IC3 by Connie Morrison and Dolores Wells
    (August 2009) 3rd Edition.
    Pre-Requisite: None
    Course Coordinator: Ch. Muhammad Shahbaz Anjum
    Teaching Methodology: Distance learning/Online
    Course Introduction:
    The course is aimed to provide an outline of computer, its uses, development,
    Components, Input, Output devices, hardware and Software. The course also covers
    fundamentals and use of ICT.
    Course Objectives:
    After completing the course, you should be able to:
    1. Understand the role and importance of ICT in today’s society.
    2. Identify various components of a computer system.
    3. Understand basics of data communication and networking of computer system.
    4. Understand basics of windows operating system and its functionality.
    5. Understand basic concepts of multimedia and identify and use various multimedia
    components.
    6. Understand basic concepts of computer languages.
    Evaluation Criteria:
    i. Assignments (02) 30%
    ii. Final Examination 70%

    Course Outline:
    Unit 1: Introduction to ICT
    Introduction to ICT and definitions, ICT Application Examples, ICT as an AID
    to Computer teaching and learning.

    Unit 2: Overview and Organization of computers


    History and Development of Computer, Generations of Computer, Types of
    Computer, Classification of computer, Applications of Computer, Buses, Ports,
    Microprocessor, Main Memory, Motherboard of Computer system Secondary
    Storage Devices.

    Unit 3: Input Devices


    Keyboard Devices, Point and Draw Devices, Digitizer, Speech Recognition
    Devices, Data Scanning Devices (Image Scanner, OCR, OMR, BCR, MICR),
    Electronic Card Reader and Vision-Input system.

    Unit 4: Output Devices

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    Monitor (Graphic Adopter, Size, Resolution, and Types of Monitors), Printers
    and Types (Dot-Matrix, Ink Jet, Drum, Chain/Band, and Laser), Plotters
    (Raster & Pen), Presentation Graphics, Special Function Terminal (ATMs,
    POSS), Multimedia Projector, and Voice Response Systems (Voice
    Reproduction System, Speech Synthesizer).

    Unit 5: Computer Software


    Introduction, How Software Works, Types of Software (Application and
    System Software), Software Installation, Uninstalling Software, Development
    of Software, Software Distribution.

    Unit 6: Operating System


    Introduction and Functions of an Operating System, System Performance Measure,
    Process Management, Some Popular Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows
    Practice (Start, Shutdown, Creating and Operating on the Icons, Opening Closing
    and Sizing the Windows, Using elementary job Commands like – Creating,
    Saving, Modifying, Renaming, Finding and Deleting a File, Creating and
    Operating on a folder, Changing setting like, Date, Time Color (back ground and
    foreground), Using Short Cuts, Using on-line help, Control Panel and its Usage,
    Concept of Task Manager, Setting up Network Connection and IP setting).

    Unit 7: Data Communication and Networking


    Data, Sources and types of Signals, Basic Elements of a Communication System,
    Data Transmission Modes, Data Transmission Media, Data Transmission Speed,
    Switching Techniques, Routing Techniques, Network Topology, Network
    Types, Communication Protocols, Network Interface Cards, Concept of OSI
    Model.

    Unit 8: Multimedia
    Introduction to Multimedia, Multimedia Components (Text, Graphics,
    Animation, Audio, and Video), Multimedia Applications (Multimedia
    Presentation, Foreign Language learning, Video Games, Special Effects in
    Movies, Multimedia Kiosk, Animated Advertisements, Multimedia
    Conferencing), Media Center Computer.

    Unit 9: Introduction to Computer Languages


    Introduction, Types, Characteristics, and Generations of Computer Languages,
    Concepts of Assembler, Compiler, Linker, and Interpreter.

    Self-Assessment Activities / Practical


    1. Write down the importance of ICT in daily life use.
    2. Elaborate the evolution of computer system.
    3. List the hardware components of a computer and their organization.
    4. Figure out various types of components of data communication system and it
    functionality.
    5. Compare features of Windows Operating System on your computer with other
    Operating System (use Internet).

    Note: These are sample activities. Tutor may assign additional activities during the
    course workshop. In the assignments the students are instructed to keep in view the
    copy right law.
    Prepared by: Department of Computer Science

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    Last Revised: 2011
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