| University | : | IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) |
| Title | : | Introduction to Information Technology |
| Language(s) | : | English |
| Code | : | CIT-02 |
| Degree | : | |
| Subject | : | Information technology |
| Course | : | Core Courses (CC) |
| Author | : | Gullybaba.com Panel |
| Publisher | : | Gullybaba Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. |
Question 1: (Covers Block 1)
(a) Define the term Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom. How are they related to each other? Explain any two technologies that are used for storing data.
(b) List and explain the features of Traditional computer based technologies in the context of ICT. What is digital divide? What is the effect of digital divide on employment and development?
(c) What are the functions of digital identity? Explain with the help of an example. What are the different cyber crimes? How can the cyber crimes be prevented?
Question 2: (Covers Block 2)
(a) What are different types of e-Commerce? Explain each with the help of an example. List any four systems of payments. Explain any one of these giving its advantages and disadvantages.
(b) What is e-Democracy? Compare e-Democracy with e-Government.
(c) Explain the features of any three media creation tools and any three interactive tools in the context of eLearning.
(d) Explain the use of ICT in maintaining online health records, and patient monitoring and Home care.
Question 3: (Covers Block 3)
(a) List the phases of development of a MIS. List any 10 requirements for development of an Information System for a University.
(b) Explain the following components of an MIS.
i) Manufacturing and Logistics
ii) Finance and Accounting
(c) List the features of the following IT projects in India – AGMARKNET, ERNET.
Question 4: (Covers Block 4)
(a) List the characteristics of an embedded system? Explain different types of embedded operating systems.
(b) Explain the following in the context of HCI:
(i) Optical Scanner, and Headphones (ii) Graphical User Interfaces (iii) Hypertext
(c) Explain the following in the context of Computer Vision:
(i) Image Processing
(ii) Pixel
(iii) Photogrammetry
(iv) Occlusion
(v) Illumination
(vi) Video Surveillance
Question 1: (Covers Block 1)
(a) How information is obtained from Data? Explain with the help of an example. How is knowledge different from information? Explain the quality and value of information.
(b) What is ICT? How is ICT useful in the present time? What is the digital divide and how it can be reduced?
(c) Define the term digital identity. Why do you need digital identity in cyberspace? How can you verify digital identity? What are the different cyber crimes that can be committed if the digital identity of a person is revealed?
Question 2: (Covers Block 2)
(a) What is e-Commerce? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Explain the terms Digital Certificate and SSL in the context of eCommerce.
(b) What is e-Governance? Explain the features of any two e-Governance projects in India.
(c) What are the advantages of e-learning? Explain the features of any three interactive tools of e-learning.
(d) List the applications of ICT in the health sector. Explain the features of any two of these applications.
Question 3: (Covers Block 3)
(a) List the modules that may be required to design an inventory management system. Explain different phases of MIS development.
(b) Explain the following components of an MIS.
i) Purchasing
ii) Quality Control
(c) List the features of the following IT projects in India – NICNET, ERNET.
Question 4: (Covers Block 4)
(a) What are the basic components of an embedded system? Explain the classification of embedded systems.
(b) Explain the following in the context of HCI:
(i) Controls in the context of GUI (ii) Voice User Interfaces (iii) Hypermedia
(c) What is Computer Vision? What are the technical challenges in the context of computer vision? Explain.
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